Fact challenge Millions are voiceless in their struggle against injustice. Speak out. Write a letter. Join a campaign. How can I use my freedom of speech.

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fact challenge Millions are voiceless in their struggle against injustice. Speak out. Write a letter. Join a campaign. How can I use my freedom of speech to speak out against injustice? action be a voice God of Justice Give me the courage to raise my voice in solidarity with those facing injustice. ‘ ’ silence is consent

be just God of Justice Give me the determination to continue to work for a just world. ‘ ’ “Over coming poverty is not a gesture of charity, it is an act of justice.” Nelson Mandela Join/Start a social justice group. Buy fair-trade. Own your actions. fact The richest 10% of the world controls 89% of the world’s wealth. The poorest 10% controls less than 1%. (UNU-WIDER) challenge How can I be just in my daily actions? action

be aware God of Justice Give me the resolve to seek out the truth. ’ ‘ “Do we help the poor if we do not ask why they are poor ? ” Dom Helder Camara fact We read, watch and hear breaking news 24 hours a day challenge How do I find out about the issues facing my brothers and sisters? action Be informed. Get involved. Seek the truth.

be in God of Justice Give me the courage to stand beside those fighting for justice. ’ ‘ “If we have no peace, it is because we have for gotten that we belong to each other.” Mother Teresa solidarity Stand up for justice. Think globally. Act locally. fact We are all part of one human family. challenge How can I stand in solidarity with those who are marginalised? action

be green God of Justice Give me the spirit to be more rather than to have more. ’ ‘ “It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees.” Wangari Maathai (First African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize) Rethink. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Repair. fact challenge Will I consider the implications my actions have on the environment? action Exploitation of resources, often by the powerful few, has irrevocably changed our world.

be giving God of Justice May I be generous with what you have freely given so my brothers and sisters can live life to the full. ’ ‘ “Every time we share our goods with our neighbour in need, we discover that the fullness of life comes from love.” Adapted from Pope Benedict X VI Lenten Message 2008 fact “The earth belongs to everyone, not just to the rich.” St Ambrose challenge How can I give of my time, my resources and my life? action Support the work of Caritas Australia. Share your talents. Volunteer.