Belize Celebrates National Day of Prayer at Fordyce Chapel

On Sunday evening, Belize celebrated its National Day of Prayer and Ecumenical Service at the Fordyce, Chapel St. John’s College. The event saw the attendance of many key national figures, including Prime Minister John Briceño.

Briceño spoke about the significance of the occasion, saying, “Tonight we gather in prayer of thanksgiving. So much has been achieved, but we are fully aware that our work of nation-building is one that is far from over.”

“Every September, we wear our patriotism on our sleeves. Our cities, our towns, our villages, our homes, and even our cars and bicycles, we address the festive colours that mark our celebration,” Briceño said. He emphasised the resilience of the Belizean people, noting, “It is we, the people, and our love for this nation that always see us through good times and bad ones… This is why we get up every time we get knocked down by a hurricane, a flood, or a devastating fire.”

Reflecting on the event, Briceño remarked, “In our national prayer, we ask God for his protection over Belize, our beloved country. We say this prayer every Tuesday at the start of Cabinet and ask of God, wisdom, and justice to assist our Belizean government and people.”