Children being exploited for labour provokes outrage

With the issue of child labour on the agenda this week (Friday, June 14 is World Day Against Child Labour), the prayers of intention sent out to parishes in the Brisbane Archdiocese, by Catholic Mission, seek to raise awareness of this global blight.

Heavenly Father: You sent your Son Jesus to die for us, so that His blood would be poured out for all men and women. We come before you now, humbled by such love and grateful for the sacrifice of Jesus, who is the Christ. We ask that you respond with similar generosity to these intentions.

For all our Church leaders who, like Moses, guide us in the right way of maintaining the covenant established by the death of your Son Jesus on the Cross.

(Pause) Lord hear us. Response: Lord hear our prayer.

For each of us who are part of the new covenant, that we will recognise the role we have to play and be generous with our gifts, in the service of You and others.

(Pause) Lord hear us. Response: Lord hear our prayer.

For all children, especially those who are exploited for cheap labour: may we never stop being outraged that some boys and girls do not experience peace and safety as a natural part of growing up.

(Pause) Lord hear us. Response: Lord hear our prayer.

For all those who are engaged in Mission, both at home and abroad, and for those who may not see that what they do, everyday, can also be a part of Your Mission to create the Kingdom of God, here on Earth.

(Pause) Lord hear us. Response: Lord hear our prayer.

For all those who are sick, emotionally, physically or spiritually, and for those who have entered the promise of eternal life, especially (insert names of relevant parishioners or loved ones)

(Pause) Lord hear us. Response: Lord hear our prayer.

Loving God, You call us into a covenant each and every day. May we always strive to be like your Son Jesus, willing to lay our bodies down in the service of your Kingdom. Be with us now as we make these prayers, in Jesus’ name.

AMEN