"Talitha Kum - Little girl, rise up" with Sr. Abby Avelino, MM

Catholic Women Preach

Preaching for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sr. Abby Avelino, MM, offers a reflection on working together to end human trafficking: "The Spirit of God which calls us together in the work to end human trafficking is the same Spirit that has been present since the beginning of time working to bring forth life and free God’s people." Sister Abby Avelino, MM is International Coordinator of Talitha Kum (UISG), a global Sister-led network against human trafficking. Originally from the Philippines, Sr. Abby is a Catholic woman religious who belongs to the Maryknoll Sisters of Saint Dominic. Before entering missionary religious life, she worked as a mechanical/systems engineer. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/06302024 to learn more about Sr. Abby, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.