Pope Francis’ prayer intention for February is that we “hear the cry of the migrants.” I think it’s important to remember that Scripture calls us to help the migrant throughout the Old Testament. It is a repeated admonition from God. Also, we should remember that the Holy Family themselves had to flee an unjust and murderous government and were themselves migrants.
From Vatican News:
The full text of Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention:
Migrants are often victims of criminal human smuggling and human trafficking.
Among other causes, this happens because of corruption on the part of people willing to do anything for financial gain.
The money from their dirty, underhanded business is blood money. I’m not exaggerating: it’s blood money.
We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal human smuggling and human trafficking, may be heard and considered.
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