Becoming aware of human trafficking on a daily basis

From January 1st to February 8th, 2018, an awareness campaign with prayer intercessions was orchestrated by the anti-trafficking committee of the SNJM Justice and Peace Network. Sisters, SNJM associates, consecrated laypersons and all those attuned to SNJM values are invited to participate individually or collectively in this process to thwart the phenomenon of human trafficking.

This initiative was inspired by the American Bishops’ invitation of to the faithful to draw attention to the fight against the various forms of trafficking. The project took shape as a schedule of prayer intercessions spread out among the various groups within the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM).

These prayer intercessions can also serve as reflection and awareness of the various aspects of this phenomenon that affects all societies, including Quebec and Canada. It was intended as a calendar, but can be used in a variety of ways and adapted according to circumstances such as suggested intentions during a time of prayer, or to spend a period of reflection at a meeting, etc.