ONE WORLD RELIGION WATCH: A Muslim Call to Prayer, a Buddhist lecture, a Hindu dance, and a Jewish prayer
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University of San Diego's 25th All Faith Service also included a Kumeyaay Bird Song presentation
Davis Luanava, a
member of the Hopi Native American tribe in northeastern Arizona, had
the honor of closing USD’s 25th All Faith Service by delivering the
prayer of intercession following a Kumeyaay Bird Song presentation by
Kumeyaay native speaker Stan Rodriguez.
The Native American perspective, along
with five other world religions, were welcomed in by USD and Monsignor
Daniel J. Dillabough. The theme, “Reaching Beyond Ourselves: Flourishing
Together in a Globalized World,” anchored the reflections’ focus.
University of San Diego’s 25th All Faith Service (image from University of San Diego)
“As USD moves into its future,
celebrating religious diversity remains vital to fulfilling our mission
as a contemporary and engaged Catholic university, today’s theme invites
us to consider how the world’s religions offer us a connection to what
lies beyond the here and now,” Msgr. Dillabough continued. “Each faith
tradition is distinct and there are differences that are not easily
overcome. But at their best, each offers an account of a life worth
living, of wisdom and how to nurture altruism and encourage global
solidarity.”
Indeed, Luanava’s joy from her
participation, wasn’t an isolated experience. She was one of six USD
students to contribute meaningfully to this traditional USD spring
semester kickoff event.
Amina Yusuf ’18 gave the prayer of
intercession following the Muslim Call to Prayer by Imam Taha Hassane.
Allison Phillips ’21 spoke on behalf of the Buddhist religion after
Diana Shimkus’ mindful message presentation; Meagan Wilkinson ’18
followed the Christian Reflection given by Dr. Miroslav Volf; Riya
Pandit ’20 shared the prayer following a beautiful Hindu dance by Sri
Rajesh Kumar Palai and Laboni Patnai, and Glenda Joffe delivered the
Jewish prayer, preceded by USD School of Law Professor Richard Barton’s
Jewish teaching.
As a first-year student and a first-time
participant in the All Faith Service, Phillips enjoyed her experience.
“This event is so necessary. The community needs to know how open we
are,” Phillips said.
Yusuf, although a senior, also
participated in her first All Faith Service, and also enjoyed it. Her
prayer offered praise and with it, a call for social justice: “Merciful
One, you created the heavens and the earth and everything in between;
you are great beyond our imaginings, help us live more in your holiness
and virtue, fighting racism, sexism and inequity wherever we encounter
it.”
Full story at University of San Diego website.
Fr. Kramer "Apostate Antipope Francis & One World Religion"
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