O God, our words cannot express what our minds can barely comprehend and our hearts feel
when we hear of women and children deceived and transported to unknown places for purposes of
sexual exploitation and abuse because of human greed and profit at this time in our world.
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 pray 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.
Prayer composition: S. Gen Cassani, SSND