End Human Trafficking: The Alliance to End Human Trafficking
Did you know that the Alliance to End Human Trafficking (AEHT) was co-founded by Sister Ann Scholz, SSND and the late Sister Margaret Nacke, CSJ, two decades ago? The Alliance, of which SSND is a member, “…is a collaborative, faith-based national network that offers education, supports access to survivor services, and engages in advocacy to eradicate human trafficking.” [Alliance to End Human Trafficking].
AMSSND’s End Human Trafficking Committee (EHT) is connected with AEHT as part of SSND’s membership as well as service on the AEHT Advocacy Working Group by an EHT committee member, and attendance at various programs offered by the organization. The EHT committee supports AEHT by sharing its educational resources, advocacy initiatives and activities with the SSND community in an effort to raise awareness about Human Trafficking.
AEHT is a member of Talitha Kum International, the global network of women religious working to end human trafficking.
For additional information about the Alliance to End Human Trafficking go to https://alliancetoendhumantrafficking.org/
Prayerful Reflection on Migrants for Advent
“Whatever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters, you do to ME”
CALL TO REFLECTION
Recall that Jesus was a migrant. His early childhood includes the experience of forced migration of the Holy Family and living in a foreign land. May we see Jesus in the suffering humanity of our time, those forced to flee oppressive regimes and those whose land no longer provides the safety and sustenance needed for their families.
The Justice for Immigrants Committee invites you to watch the following video and then consider the suggestions at the end as a way you might reach out to our thousands of brothers and sisters, eyes overflowing with tears, waiting with Christ in the darkness this Advent
Video - A Voice from the Border: The Pastoral Presence of Bishop Mark J. Seitz
SUGGESTIONS TO EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, AND ACT
- After watching the video, talk with others about what you learned or how your heart was touched.
- Invite an immigrant person to your community for food and fellowship or as Pope Francis would say, to be a part of “a culture of encounter”.
- Consider a small donation to an immigrant family, student, or organization that works with immigrants.
- Hold migrants and immigrants closely in your prayer this Advent.
