Guru Nanak Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, is a significant Sikh festival that commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. For us, this celebration holds a special place as it fosters interfaith understanding and respect. Guru Nanak’s teachings, emphasizing the oneness of God, equality of all humans, and the importance of selfless service, resonate with universal values that transcend religious boundaries. The celebration of Guru Nanak Gurpurab serves as an opportunity for Catholics and followers of Sikhism alike to come together in a spirit of unity and shared humanity, fostering a sense of brotherhood and mutual respect. It is an occasion to appreciate the commonality of core values that underpin various religious traditions and to celebrate the diversity that enriches the global tapestry of faith.

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. – 1 Peter 3:8-9