Job, Chapter 39, Verse 22
He
laughs at fear and cannot be terrified; he does not retreat from the
sword.
God has turned Jobs attention to
the animal world. In fact five pairs of wild animals are mentioned: the lion
and the raven; the mountain goat and the hind (red deer); the wild ass and the
wild ox; the ostrich and the warhorse; the hawk and the eagle. Near Eastern art
and iconography have shown that almost all these animals are associated with destruction
(demons, wilderness, chaos). They represent a world in opposition to humanity. God
is saying not only that these mysterious beasts and their ways are understood
but that they are controlled and that this is a command given to humankind. We
cannot bring order out of the wild and chaoitic world without God’s help. Like
Job we are at times in the throes of chaos and the way we react matters not
only to ourselves and others but also to the world. Each life matters, we are integral
to creatition; we have a purpose. May God take pride and delight in you as His
servant as He did in Job. (Remember it was the devil who stated I will not
serve)
World Humanitarian Day[1]
World Humanitarian Day
seeks to recognize the compassion and bravery of humanitarian workers. The day
also serves to gain international cooperation to meet the needs of humanitarian
work around the world. Humanitarian workers provide life-saving
assistance consisting of first aid, nutrition, shelter and help rebuilding
after disaster has struck. These workers often battle violence, local diseases
and hunger while attempting to save lives and provide relief to those most in
need. World Humanitarian Day was designated by the United Nations in December
of 2008 in an effort to honor the sacrifices of humanitarian workers. It is
celebrated annually on August 19, a day that commemorates the 2003 bombing of
the UN Headquarters in Iraq.
World Humanitarian Day Facts
& Quotes
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One theme for 2017 World
Humanitarian Day is Protection of Civilians
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It is estimated that approximately
22 billion dollars of aid was given worldwide in 2013, though there is no
official way to track exactly how much money is spent.
·
The US is the top national donor in
terms of raw dollars allocated to humanitarian aid. In 2013 it gave
approximately 4.7 billion dollars. However, among developed nations, it donates
the lowest percentage of its GDP.
·
Despite all the money and aid that
is being given for humanitarian relief, it is still estimated that one-third of
all global humanitarian needs are not being met.
o Catholic
health and social service organizations have a long tradition of service in the
United States, dating back to 1727 in New Orleans, when 12 French Ursuline
sisters arrived in the city and became nurses, teachers and servants of the
poor and orphans. Today, the Catholic nonprofit health-care system serves diverse
populations in every state in the United States. More information is available
at Catholic Health Association at www.chausa.org.
o 805
million people in the world go hungry every day—one-eighth of all the people on
earth. Chronic hunger affects health, growth, learning and income potential,
therefore, CRS offers projects that combine health care, microfinance and
literacy with sustainable agriculture: 45 countries, 191 projects. More
information is available at www.crs.org.
World
Humanitarian Day Top Events and Things to Do
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Watch a movie about humanitarian
work. Some suggestions are: Hotel Rwanda (2004), The Stoning of
Soraya M. (2008), Beyond the Call (2006), Selma (2015), and
the Normal Heart (2014).
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Spread awareness on social media by
using the hashtags #WorldHumanitarianDay, #WHD and #Humanitarianwork.
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Join humanitarian a work project at
home or abroad. Try raising money for a cause or volunteering for organizations
that work with needy children,
war zones, refugees
and the old and sick.
Daily Devotions/Prayers
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National
54 day Rosary day 5
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