My Calendar
Week of Oct 18th
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14/10/2019(1 event) Week of Prayer for Prisoners |
15/10/2019(1 event) Week of Prayer for Prisoners |
16/10/2019(1 event) Week of Prayer for Prisoners |
17/10/2019(1 event) Week of Prayer for Prisoners |
18/10/2019(2 events) Week of Prayer for Prisoners Anti-Slavery Day
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Which century are we living in?
Slavery didn’t end with abolition in the 19th century. It still exists today in every country in the world. There are estimated nearly 21 million people in slavery across the world. Modern slavery is the severe exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. Victims are deceived or coerced into a situation which they cannot leave. Slavery is closer than you think. It happens all over the world, including the UK and the rest of Europe.
In 2015, the government acknowledged that slavery was not a thing of the past and passed legislation:
Here are 10 things that you maybe didn't know about slavery in Britain: Which do you find most concerning and why? How might you recognise instances of slavery? Someone in slavery might:
What to do if you spot the signs?If you suspect that someone is in slavery, DO NOT confront them or cause a scene as this will likely lead to increased harm for them. Instead, inform relevant authorities or organisations working in the field. If you are in the UK and suspect someone might be in slavery, you have several options:
A PRAYER FOR THIS DAY (available as video - 45 secs - by clicking here) Loving God, we place before you all who are living as slaves; all who are exploited, manipulated and taken advantage of; all who feel trapped with no hope of escape.
Give them strength and comfort, Guide us to notice, speak up and act, Help the authorities take the side of these your children that they be liberated and healed. We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN St. Julie: pray for us, protect us and bless us. |
19/10/2019(1 event) Week of Prayer for Prisoners |
20/10/2019(1 event) World Mission Day This is the day in the Church Year when we are reminded to live out the final words of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel. That's a pretty awesome challenge but we start in the here and now - where we are and who we're with simply by 'treating others as we'd like to be treated' and by helping them 'live life in all its fullness.' We take comfort from the promise that Jesus is with us always - to the end of time! A PRAYER FOR WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Loving God, you call us to proclaim your Good News. Help us to respond with joy to this call. Guide us and give us strength to follow you in all our encounters with our fellow human beings especially those at the margins of society and those that suffer in mind and body. Through our loving words and actions may we continue to become messengers and co-creators of your Kingdom. May the Holy Spirit inspire us through the model of our Holy Father, Francis, who shows us the way. Amen |