Holocaust Memorial Day
| January 27, 2009 |
Holocaust Memorial Day provides the chance to not only remember the lives of the millions who suffered at the hands of an evil regime but also to give thanks for the million acts of sacrificial love that took place throughout those dark years. The example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Christian pastor executed for an assassination attempt on Hitler, also provides an intense topic for conversation and begs us to think about our response to equivalent situations of evil.
Pray it: Take time to remember those who suffered and those who fearlessly loved during the years of the holocaust. Pray for current situations of extreme oppression. There are some poignant prayers here.
Watch it: Show on big screen a film such as Schindler’s List or Life is Beautiful. Take time to reflect, pray and discuss at the end of it.
Discuss it: Take some time to look at Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s decision. It is an incredibly complex subject but why not spend some time discussing it: the motivation for such a decision, the implications and the sort of action we would consider in the face of such injustice.
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