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INVOCATION
Invocation by Yaniris Antonia Urbaez, Interfaith Minister, Holyrood Episcopal Church
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Interfaith Minister Yaniris Antonia Urbaez from Holyrood Episcopal Church delivered an invocation celebrating Women's History Month. She prayed for inclusion, justice, and human dignity, asking for blessings on the City Council members and support for victims of abuse. The invocation emphasized the importance of women's contributions and called for attention to the vision of justice.
Yaniris Antonia Urbaez
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Lord, as we celebrate Women's History Month, we have gathered here today to proclaim the lives of all women who continue to be the foundation of life.
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Lord, before the beginning of this session, help all present here to maintain the humanist principle of inclusion in the harmonious coexistence of all genders, cultural, and religious traditions.
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Divine creator, we ask you to bless this place this space where so many women and men before us have been and continue to be committed to a legacy of excellence, wisdom, and strength in the struggle for a system that promotes actions for justice, peace, and human dignity.
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Dear lord, we are living in unprecedented times.
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Hence, help this body not to lose sight of what's in front of them.
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Further, I am asking you for the protection of each member of this city council and for them not to be distracted by the crossing of fire.
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Instead, let each one of them remain attentive to the vision of justice for which you fought and sacrificed your life.
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Lord, during this commemoration of Women's History Month, help us to send our support to all people, especially women who are being the victims of abuse and denigration.
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Creator of life, during this season of Lent, let us look to you, the great friend, confident and liberator of women.
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Let us to sustain and honor the teachings you share with the women of your time.
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Our courageous ancestral companions who continue to be our inspiration and the guiding light of faith, justice, and hope for all humanity.
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Amen.