Prayers of Thanksgiving for Josefina and her Angels

We just received some remarkable news that Josefina has escaped after being held all this time in a variety of dark places by those who kidnapped her. A woman helped her escape and she is now reunited with her mother. We ask for ongoing prayers for safety and courage for Josefina, her mother, the woman who helped her escape and the Sister Parish representatives helping with this process. This is truly a story of hope and courage as Josefina emerged from utter darkness into the amazing light. The following materials are from an Iona service dedicated to women of courage.

Reading
Our faith is a light, the kindly gift of that endless day which is our Father, God. By this
light, our Mother Christ, and our good Lord the Holy Spirit lead us into this fleeting
life. When the time of trial has passed, suddenly our eyes shall be opened and in the
brightness of light we shall see fully. This light is God our maker, and the Holy Spirit in
Christ Jesus our Saviour.
~Julian of Norwich

Creed
WE BELIEVE IN GOD,
WHO BROUGHT FORTH LIGHT FROM CHAOS AND DARKNESS.
WE BELIEVE IN JESUS,
WHO FACED THE DARKNESS OF THE GRAVE
AND ROSE FROM DEATH TO LIFE AND GLORY.
WE BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT,
WHO WALKS WITH US IN DARKNESS AND LIGHT.
WE BELIEVE THAT WE ARE SURROUNDED ALWAYS
BY A GREAT COMPANY OF SAINTS AND ANGELS.
WE BELIEVE THAT WE ARE CALLED TO SHARE AND PROCLAIM
THE JUSTICE AND WONDER OF GOD.
AMEN


Last, Suzanne H. has highlighted a presentation by her friend Dec. 9th at the library and it relates to Josefina's situation - human trafficking:


Many Faces of Human Trafficking: Global Issues Community Discussion Series
Stepanka Korytova, Ph.D. and Julie McGinnis, J.D. of Middle Way House give a presentation on illegal trafficking in humans in Midwestern cities, focused on U.S. and local Indiana legislation, and community options. A partnership program with the Center for the Study of Global Change at Indiana University. Presenter: Stepanka Korytova, Ph.D.; Julie McGinnis, J.D. Middle Way House. Contact: Adult/Teen Services, MCPL, 34803228. Age Range: Adults. Cost: Free. Communities: Bloomington. Thursday, December 9, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Program Room 2B, Second Floor Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington.