Monu takes part in a lands rights legal clinic.
When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic.
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you,
because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
Jesus has nothing left. Arriving at his place of execution, even his clothes are taken from him. He holds nothing back.
In some parts of the world, indigenous communities are being stripped of their ancestral land. Monu is a member of the indigenous Garo community in Bangladesh and a proud father and grandfather. He has faced false accusations and violent threats in attempts to evict him from his land.
However, with legal advice, workshops, training and financial support, the Garo community are standing up for their rights and speaking out against injustice. “When someone is having a problem, we go to help him or stand beside him,” Monu reflects.
Let’s pray that we will also stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers whose rights are being unjustly challenged.
Prayer
Jesus,
you sacrificed everything
and endured mockery for our sake.
Strip away our indifference
and clothe us with your love
May we advocate for justice
for all our global family.
Amen.
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