You might ask, what does Lent have in common with human trafficking? Quite a bit!
This is the season for greater prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Almsgiving, in the broadest sense, has to do with bettering the lives of others.
Embracing this third traditional pillar of Lent signifies our care for those in need and is an expression of our gratitude for all God has given to us.
Works of charity and the promotion of justice are integral elements of the practice of almsgiving.
This third practice offers a wide range of possibilities for those who have made a commitment to ending human trafficking. Here is one possibility. One effort underway is to end the deadly effects of gold extraction processes which can pollute the air, water and soil, affecting the nervous and digestive systems when inhaled.
For example, in the last six months, more than 400 children under the age of 5 have died as a result of environmental contamination caused by gold extraction in Nigeria.
Learn more about the innocent victims of gold extraction processes by going to care2.com to sign petitions promoting an end to what is called “dirty gold” and encouraging the “Golden Rule” for Responsible Gold. Macy’s is currently being petitioned to sign on.
This is the season for greater prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Almsgiving, in the broadest sense, has to do with bettering the lives of others.
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| Macy's is currently being petitioned to sign on to the No Dirty Gold Campaign. |
Works of charity and the promotion of justice are integral elements of the practice of almsgiving.
This third practice offers a wide range of possibilities for those who have made a commitment to ending human trafficking. Here is one possibility. One effort underway is to end the deadly effects of gold extraction processes which can pollute the air, water and soil, affecting the nervous and digestive systems when inhaled.
For example, in the last six months, more than 400 children under the age of 5 have died as a result of environmental contamination caused by gold extraction in Nigeria.
Learn more about the innocent victims of gold extraction processes by going to care2.com to sign petitions promoting an end to what is called “dirty gold” and encouraging the “Golden Rule” for Responsible Gold. Macy’s is currently being petitioned to sign on.
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