Making Poverty History

Photo: Paul Jeffrey/ACT-CWS

Millennium Campaign/Sermon on the Mount Litany

We are the first generation that can eradicate poverty.

We are those who are called
and equipped to make a difference.

We are called to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.

Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.

We are called to achieve universal primary education.

Blessed are you who are hungry now,
for you will be filled.

We are called to promote gender equality and empower women.

Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.

We are called to reduce child mortality.

Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.

We are called to improve maternal health.

Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.

We are called to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst
for righteousness, for they will be filled.

We are called to ensure environmental sustainability.

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.

We are called to develop a global partnership for development.

Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.

We are called...

And yes, we hear.

Written for Bread for the World, Gathering 2007, by Jeffrey W. Carter, Pastor, Manassas Church of the Brethren. Used with permission.