Crunching credit

[Sr. Janet]

It seems to be one sad story after another. The news this evening
began with an announcement of 4,000 jobs finishing in London because
of the bankruptcy of a major bank in America.

Of course, there will be the knock-on effect: jobs that are dependent
on other people’s work will be affected. One economic crisis will lead
to another, and so on around the globe.

But there is a wider angle that does not always hit the news. Four
thousand jobs mean a very large number of families that are dependent
on a breadwinner. It means a very large number of individuals who,
this evening, are probably feeling lost and wondering where to go.
Perhaps, because the end of their employment has come like a bolt from
the blue, they are feeling stunned this evening, with no idea of what
the future holds for themselves or their families. There will be those
with mortgages, school fees, bills and other essential expenditure…

We pray for all those who are unexpectedly faced with uncertainty and
unemployment. May God be with them at this time, offering the support
and strength that they need. May he accompany those families who are
suddenly left without a breadwinner and do not know where to turn for
help in their sudden need.

God bless,
Sr Janet