This past Sunday, six people were killed and others critically wounded when a gunman opened fire during a worship service at a Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Bishop Denis Madden, auxiliary bishop of Baltimore and chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, asked the American Church to pray in solidarity with the Sikh community. He said:
The U.S. bishops stand with the Sikh community and reject all violence, particularly violence inflicted out of religious intolerance. We are especially saddened that this horrendous act was carried out in a house of worship against people joined together as a family to worship God. Our prayers are with everyone touched by this, especially those who’ve lost family members and loved ones.
Many of the faithful came together this weekend in Los Angeles for the Guadalupe Celebration, which was co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Read here for more on the joyous event. And as we reflect on the beauty and consolation the Blessed Mother brings into our lives, let us also remember to ask her to comfort our brothers and sisters in the Sikh community.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for Us!
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