Prayer for 110th International Women’s Day
Sister Spirit of Struggle,
we claim your presence,
in the marchers and rollers,
for women’s voice and vote,
in the striking workers,
for bread, herring and roses too,
in the women peacemakers,
resisting the warring of yesteryear and today.
Sister, we see you
in the women on the frontlines of car,
whether plague or trauma,
in the women who defend land and water,
who decry racism and hate,
who guard dignity, unveil ableism,
create art and possibility.
Spirit, move where you will,
in nurture and challenge, diversity and unity,
as we link dreams across continents and struggles,
this international Women’s Day and everyday.
Amen.
Words: Jennifer Henry
2021