“Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. We must unite our efforts to free victims and stop this crime that’s become ever more aggressive, that threatens not just individuals, but the foundational values of society.” – Pope Francis
Scripture
Reading Isaiah 58: 6-9
Remove the chains of injustice and undo the ropes of the yoke.
Let those who are oppressed go free and break every yoke you encounter.
Share your bread with those who are hungry and shelter homeless poor people. Clothe those who are naked and don’t hide from the needs of your own flesh and blood. Do this, and your light will shine like the dawn and your healing will break forth like lightning. Hear what God is saying to the Church.’”
Response to the Reading Human trafficking and slavery are illegal in every country, but present in every nation on Earth. A moment of silence in solidarity with those who suffer from human trafficking.
Moment of Silence
Psalm 34: 17-18
The just cry out, and God hears them and saves them from all their troubles.
God is close to the brokenhearted and rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
God is close to the brokenhearted and rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Intercessory Prayers
Our response to each petition is: Loving God, hear our prayer
For all of the women, men and children who will be trafficked today ….
For the parents who have lost their children through human trafficking…
For children and young people who are being exploited online…
For the conversion of heart for those who are traffickers…
For ourselves, that we may recognize and safely report human trafficking in our midst…
For all those engaged in education and advocacy to end human trafficking…
For the parents who have lost their children through human trafficking…
For children and young people who are being exploited online…
For the conversion of heart for those who are traffickers…
For ourselves, that we may recognize and safely report human trafficking in our midst…
For all those engaged in education and advocacy to end human trafficking…
This day is specifically dedicated to awareness and prevention of the illegal practice. Since the Senate established this day of observance in
2007, it has drawn massive public support from individual donations to government-organized events. The horrific injustice of human trafficking can affect people of any race and background, and on this day we are all called to fight human trafficking wherever it exists. Learn more HERE.
2007, it has drawn massive public support from individual donations to government-organized events. The horrific injustice of human trafficking can affect people of any race and background, and on this day we are all called to fight human trafficking wherever it exists. Learn more HERE.
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