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A selection of 292 prayers by Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
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Ridván 2020 message
“The first reality is the growing consciousness around the world of the looming and appalling dangers carried by the coronavirus pandemic…The second reality, one that is daily more apparent, is the resilience and undiminished vitality of the Bahá’í world in the face of a challenge which has no likeness in living memory.”
Resilience in times of crisis
Three friends share how their neighbourhood teams have adapted their activities in response to physical distancing guidelines during the current global health crisis.
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly – 23 March 2020
“Many friends have been inquiring about how to make contributions to the funds of the Faith, as well as payments to the Right of God, since the Feast, as one way to contribute, is not being celebrated face to face in many communities.”
Message from the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá’ís of the World – Naw-Rúz 177
“Seldom has it been more evident that society’s collective strength is dependent on the unity it can manifest in action…and we know that you are giving your support to the essential efforts being made in this regard to protect the health and welfare of all.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Canada – 16 March 2020
“The National Assembly has been receiving many inquiries about the measures that should be taken by the Bahá’í community to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…”
Message written on behalf the Universal House of Justice regarding pilgrimage – 12 March 2020
“The current situation and the escalating measures being taken by governments and airlines have now necessitated the suspension of pilgrimage and brief visits to the Holy Land until such time as circumstances permit them to resume.”
Religion and the integration of new arrivals into Canadian society
At a series of four seminars held at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs, panelists shared perspectives on the role of religion in building a peaceful and cohesive society.
Preserving a history of the Bahá’í youth movement in Canada from 1967-1973
A call to contribute archival materials related to the history of the Faith in Canada.
A neighbourhood pilgrimage to the Holy Land
A group of friends from Victoria, B.C. share their experience going on pilgrimage as a neighbourhood team.
