Jubilee Weekend October 11-13

Click here to access prayer resources from Jubilee USA for Jubilee Sunday, October 13.  You may recall that "Jubilee USA Network is an alliance of more than 75 U.S. organizations, 250 faith communities and 50 Jubilee global partners.  Jubilee USA Network is building an economy that serves, protects and promotes participation of the most vulnerable" (from the Jubilee USA website).

Week 4: Prayer and Fasting for Immigration Reform

The theme for week 4 is ensure workers' rights.  What are you doing for the 40 days of prayer, fasting and advocacy for immigration reform?

Here is a prayer for those who influence public opinion, from the Fast Action website:

Almighty God,
you proclaim your truth in every age
by many voices.
Direct, in our time, we pray,
those who speak where many listen
and write what many read,
that they may do their part
in making the heart of this people wise,
its mind sound,
and its will righteous;
to the honor of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. 

Why are garment workers striking in Bangladesh?

Click here to read an article from Aljazeera America detailing the garment workers' strike in Bangladesh.  Why is this important?  In order to be informed consumers, we must be aware of the conditions in which the items we purchase are manufactured.  While we congratulate ourselves on finding the lowest prices for the items we purchase, are we aware of the human rights' violations that occur to give us these bargains?  Do we convince ourselves that this is OK because we cannot possibly know all the "ins and outs" of every corporation's international dealings?  After reading this article, ask yourself, "What am I doing to aid these workers?" and "What am I being called to do?"

Give Help and Hope to Flood Victims

Click here to find out how to help Catholic Charities USA help flood victims in Colorado.

How did you observe the International Day of Peace?

Assumption College for Sisters, Mendham, NJ -- a sponsored work of the Sisters of Christian Charity -- shared a few photos of its celebration of International Day of Peace on September 21, 2013.  Click here to view a brief slideshow of the photos.  So many cultures, countries and languages were represented in this prayer service! How did you observe the International Day of Peace this year?  Please share with us and we will post it on this blog in the future.

Week 3: Prayer and Fasting for Immigration Reform

The intention for week 3 is care for refugees and asylees.  What are you doing for the 40 days of prayer, fasting and advocacy for immigration reform?

Here is a prayer for migrants from the Fast Action website:

For all those who see “home” and all it means
Disappear behind them;
For all those who cannot see a home
In the days ahead of them;
For all those who dwell in
Daily insecurity;
For all those who are weary and
Without a safe place to rest their heads;
For all families in migration we pray.
May the image of the Family
Fleeing oppression
Stay with us as we enter
A New Year, and
Stay with us each night
As we are blessed
With returning to a home.
May we also be blessed
With compassion for those
Still weary, still seeking,
Still with so far to go.

Let There Be Peace on Earth . . .

. . . and let it begin with me.  (E-mail subscribers:  Click here if you do not see a video link below.)  What are you doing for the International Day of Peace?