Today, July 18, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for healing after sexual exploitation in poverty contexts.

Poverty often leaves people vulnerable to manipulation, abuse, and exploitation.
Many women, children, and vulnerable persons carry deep wounds caused by systems that profit from their suffering and desperation.
As followers of Christ, we are called to defend dignity, protect the vulnerable, and stand beside survivors with compassion and justice.
We pray today for healing, protection, and restoration for all who have suffered sexual exploitation.

Word of God
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”
(Psalm 9:9)

Prayer
God of justice and tenderness, embrace those who carry hidden wounds. Restore their dignity, strengthen those who protect the vulnerable, and transform the structures that permit exploitation. Amen.