Send a Justice for Immigrants Postcard

A message from Justice for Immigrants:

Immigration reform legislation may soon be considered Congress. Help us show your Senators and Representatives that Catholics and other supporters of immigrants want our elected officials to enact meaningful and compassionate immigration reform. Click here to access the postcards.

January 11: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Second reminder: Educational materials for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (January 11) are available at the Stop Trafficking website

Americas Claim 12 Missionary Deaths in 2009

According to Zenit, 37 Catholic missionaries (12 in the Americas) were murdered worldwide in 2009. Some of those were reported right here on the pages of this blog -- Father Lorenzo Rosebaugh (May 18 in Guatemala), Father Ed Hinds (October 23 in New Jersey), and Sister Marguerite Bartz (November 1 in New Mexico). Let's continue to pray for them and for all missionaries. Click here to read the full story from Zenit.

Kiva revisited

From what you've read about Kiva on these pages previously, you may recall that Kiva.org exists to "connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty." As a person-to-person microlending site, Kiva allows the average person to make loans (as low as $25) to individuals around the world who are trying to make a living in difficult situations. Because of a generous Christmas gift of a Kiva Gift Certificate, I've been able to explore lending first-hand. As I receive updates on those who've received loans from my gift certificate, I'll share them with you. Go to the web site to learn more.

Call + Response: Human Trafficking

This is a repeat reminder about the film, Call + Response, called "the first feature rockumentary to expose the world's 27 million most terrifying secrets." Rather than reading a blog explanation, click here to check out the site. Not only will you learn more about the film, but you'll find out where it's playing and have the ability to request a screening near you!

Interesting Article on the Death Penalty

It seems that the group that attempted to give the most legal prominence to the death penalty has given up its efforts. Click here to read the NY Times article about the American Law Institute's abandonment of its project, "Group Gives Up Death Penalty Work in Frustration."

Partners In Health: Stand With Haiti

Partners in Health (PIH) is providing "real time" updates from Haiti, as its medical professionals strive to provide health care to those injured by the earthquake. Click here to go to the PIH "Stand with Haiti" website.