Happy Fourth Day of Christmas!! Some of the 12 days of Christmas are sad days. Today is the feast of the Holy Innocents, where we remember the massacre that happened in Bethlehem when Herod tried to kill the perceived threat to his throne by killing all boys under the age of two. Yet, this massacre would not mark the end of senseless killing and genocides. So let us learn today about what genocides are, genocides in history, and genocides that are happening today. We can research massacres, ethnic cleansings, and lynchings, both in our country of origin and around the world. Why is it important to learn about massacres and genocides? Because they are still happening today. If we choose to remain ignorant about them, we are crippling our ability to pray for both the persecuted and the people persecuting them.
What did you learn today?
How can you remember this?
How does this knowledge impact your prayers?
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