Prayer

Prayer is a spiritual practice that involves communication with a higher power or deity, often in the form of requests or expressions of gratitude. Prayer is an important aspect of many religious and spiritual traditions and is often used as a means of seeking guidance, comfort, and support during difficult times. Prayer can also be used as a tool for promoting social change and addressing issues such as human trafficking and other forms of injustice.

Prayer can play a significant role in the fight against human trafficking by providing a means of spiritual support for victims, their families, and those working to combat trafficking. Many faith-based organizations and communities engage in prayer and other spiritual practices as part of their anti-trafficking efforts. Prayer can also be used to raise awareness about trafficking and to mobilize people to take action against it. Additionally, prayer can help to inspire and sustain those working in the anti-trafficking field, providing a sense of purpose and resilience in the face of difficult and often traumatic work.

 

The Reality of Human Trafficking – American Family Association
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The Reality of Human Trafficking – American Family Association

ATTENTION: Major social media outlets are finding ways to block the conservative/evangelical viewpoint. Click here for daily electronic delivery of The Stand’s Daily Digest – the day’s top blogs from AFA. Hannah Meador The Stand Writer MORE (Editor’s Note: This blog includes the true story of a human trafficking survivor. Some material may come across…

Human trafficking is "growing at an alarming rate", says Pope – Aleteia
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Human trafficking is "growing at an alarming rate", says Pope – Aleteia

On this 9th World Day of Prayer against human trafficking, the Pope calls on young people to fight. Send us the names of your loved ones who are sick or suffering. The Aleteia prayer network of 550 monasteries will take them to prayer for the World Day of the Sick. Click here to share your…

Pope Francis in video message: Human trafficking ‘disfigures’ human dignity
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Pope Francis in video message: Human trafficking ‘disfigures’ human dignity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REDt0RjiVaQ The pope acknowledged the rise in human trafficking and the targeting of women, children, migrants, and those “impoverished by economic crisis, wars, climate change, and so much instability.” He added: “We know we live in a difficult time, but it is precisely in this reality that all of us, especially young people, are called…

Photos: Diocese of Oakland holds International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking vigil
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Photos: Diocese of Oakland holds International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking vigil

A sea of candles glowed as several hundred community members attended a vigil for the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Tuesday evening  at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Oakland. The Diocese of Oakland held the vigil to focus attention on the increased crime in the San Antonio neighborhood resulting from the…

Caught on camera: Video shows alleged sex workers soliciting outside Catholic grade school
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Caught on camera: Video shows alleged sex workers soliciting outside Catholic grade school

OAKLAND, Calif. — Video showing women who appear to be sex workers soliciting right outside a Catholic grade school in California is raising concerns about human trafficking in the area. Parents and city officials told the I-Team for our sister station, ABC7 News, that young women, some police believe may be trafficked, are walking outside…

CBCP to launch program vs human trafficking – POLITIKO
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CBCP to launch program vs human trafficking – POLITIKO

CBCP’s Cluster Against Human Trafficking (CCAHT) announced that this year “we will embark on a vigorous education and action program within the Church.” “The CCAHT will implement consultation and capacity-building measures among the Church regional groupings and engage in research to trace and track down areas where human trafficking is rampant,” it stated. The CCAHT…

Church takes up fight vs human trafficking – Inquirer.net
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Church takes up fight vs human trafficking – Inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Church in the country has added its voice to the growing concern over human trafficking cases, as it launched a campaign against this vicious crime and marked the first Sunday of February as a National Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. Today, therefore, marks the first observance of…

Video showing alleged sex workers soliciting outside East Oakland school sparks call for action
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Video showing alleged sex workers soliciting outside East Oakland school sparks call for action

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — Video showing women who appear to be sex workers soliciting right outside a Catholic grade school in East Oakland is raising concerns about human trafficking in the area. Parents and city officials tell the I-Team young women, some police believe may be trafficked, are walking outside St. Anthony’s K-8 grade school…

The Devil in the Details: After School Satan Club and Public Education
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The Devil in the Details: After School Satan Club and Public Education

Editor’s note: we include this article so you know what is happening across America, culturally, with regard to the “Satanic Panic.” “We know that there is a very real war in the heavenlies,” said Derrick Wilburn, an organizer with Advocates for D20 Kids, during a Sept. 14, 2022 presentation at Church For All Nations in…

Foundation gives free healthcare, educational support to Nigerians – FRCN HQ
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Foundation gives free healthcare, educational support to Nigerians – FRCN HQ

The year 2022 was a remarkable one for Emmanuel Osemota Foundation due to its life changing humanitarian activities, in September last year, the foundation successfully conducted a free medical outreach in Okabere Community, Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. According to the report of the Foundation in 2022, a total of 205 patients received free medical…