Saturday 20 October 2007

Standing up

We live in a World with unprecedented wealth and resources yet 50,000 people die every day as a result of extreme poverty. The gap between rich and poor is getting wider. The poor do not ask for charity but for justice and a fair opportunity. Let us join our voices in solidarity to say, no more excuses - end poverty now.


God of Justice, help us to stand up and speak out against poverty. Help us to fight against poverty and inequality and to seek ways to make a difference through our words and actions.
Amen


- Taken from my school's homepage, attributed to Religious Education teacher Colin Grant.

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