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Open Heart Prayer Card
Adapted from Pope John Paul II’s “Prayer to the Holy Spirit, this prayer is designed for junior high and high school audiences. Download the Prayer... MORE
A Prayer for Justice with Mercy on Death Row
by Kathie Uhler, OSF O God, I pray for all the persons who have been sentenced todeath row in our country. Each one bears a sacred dignity, I believe, although my own sinfulness dulls my ability to see this underlying beauty.... MORE
Repent and Prepare
by Deacon Kenneth Barrett, J.D. A homily delivered on January 22, 2012, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) In our first reading, the prophet, Jonah, gets pretty bent out of shape when God calls him to preach repentance to... MORE
A Prayer for Mercy
by Sr. Kathie Uhler, Order of St. Francis O Jesus, you forgave the Good Thief from your cross, at your own execution. You exonerated the woman caught in adultery, because no one was without guilt. You wept with his sisters... MORE
A Prayer to End the Death Penalty
Merciful Father, we ask your blessing on all we do to build a culture of life. Hear our prayers for those impacted by the death penalty. We pray for all people, that their lives and dignity as children of a... MORE
Respect Life
A homily preached by Jude Siciliano, Order of Preachers, in Raleigh, NC, on Sunday, October 17, 2010. He speaks about a visit with “Henry,” a death row inmate and how the experience touched him. Listen to the homily: [Audio clip: view... MORE
Respect Life: End the Death Penalty
By Tom Gibbons, CSP Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC – November 30, 2011 Deacon Tom Gibbons offers a sober and thoughtful reflection on the stark realities of the death penalty in the United States and the challenge of recognizing that... MORE