Materials Needed:
- Picture of St.
Bakhita
- A candle
- Music.
Leader: Human trafficking takes advantage of false hopes and leads to the exploitation
of millions of people around the world.
The Jubilee Year of Mercy that we celebrate this year, invites us to
enter into the dynamics of mercy with new and creative actions that allow us to
enter through the Jubilee Door of Justice to experience dignity, true dignity,
which builds peace and freedom with respect for all living things. We ignite
the light that illuminates the way forward together.
Reading: from the Gospel according to Luke 4: 16-21
Silence
Leader: Today too our eyes are fixed on the one who proclaims freedom. At the
same time this message invites us to contemplate the reality of millions of our
brothers and sisters who are exploited and trafficked. Today too our hearts are
moved by the dreams and desires of a peaceful life, a dignified life, of life
in abundance. Today too our ears listen to stories of hope and mercy, like the
story of Josephine Bakhita.
We
lift up to the Lord all those who in the face of suffering caused by the
violence and evil of human trafficking respond with simple gestures of kindness
and mercy.
Special Intentions.
Final prayer: When we hear of children, men and
women deceived and taken to unknown places for sexual exploitation, forced work
and organ sales, our hearts are outraged and our spirit pained because their
dignity and their rights are trampled on with threats, lies and violence. Oh
God, help us to fight all forms of slavery. We ask you, together with Saint
Bakhita, to end human trafficking. Grant us the wisdom and the courage to bring
us closer to all those who have been wounded in body, heart and soul, so that
together we can realize your promise of life and tender and infinite love for
these exploited brothers and sisters. Touch the hearts of those responsible for
this horrible crime, and support our commitment to your gift of freedom for all
your children. Amen
*** This prayer service is from Talitha Kum
Network.
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