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A prayer in our action
against modern slavery
As Christians, we feel the need to
accompany our action against modern slavery with the backing of
prayer. Let us join Sister Connie Gemme prayer:
O God, our words cannot express
what our minds and hearts can
barely comprehend,
and our hearts feel when we hear the cry of
children and adults
deceived and transported to unknown
places
for purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labour
because of human greed.
Our hearts are saddened and our spirits are angry
that their
dignity and rights are being transgressed through threats,
deception and force.
We cry out against the degrading practice of trafficking
and
pray for the end of it.
Strengthen the fragile-spirited and
broken-hearted.
Make real your promises to fill these sisters
and brothers
with a love that is tender and good and send the
exploiters away empty handed.
Give us the wisdom and the courage to stand in solidarity with
them,
that together we will find ways to the freedom that is
your gift to all of us.
Amen.
Prayer
from « COMBATING MODERN SLAVERY »,
a lecture by + Michael
L. Fitzgerald, M. Afr., Hull, UK, 17 January 2007
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