Millions of Americans look forward to the Super Bowl every year, but for too many, large public entertainment events mean extreme vulnerability to one of the most horrific crimes of this century: human trafficking. This year, 11 congregations of Catholic Sisters said “enough!” and partnered with one another to make a difference. While the Super Bowl is a celebration, the work of these sisters is dedicated to making sure that the exploitation of women is not a part of it. We invite you to join with us in praying this prayer to end trafficking between now and the Super Bowl on February 5, 2012. Won’t you challenge yourself to pray this daily with us? Together, we CAN and do make a difference…
Creator of all of us, our words cannot express
what our minds can barely comprehend and our hearts feel
when we hear of children and adults
deceived and transported to unknown places
for purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labor
because of human greed.
Our hearts are saddened and our spirits angry
that their dignity and rights are being transgressed
through threats, deception and force. We cry out
against the degrading practice of trafficking
and seek ways for it to end.
Strengthen the fragile-spirited and broken-hearted.
Make real your promises to fill these our sisters and brothers
with a love that is tender and good
and send the exploiters away empty-handed. Give us
the wisdom and 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.
–Gen Cassani, SSND (used with permission)
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