Prayers

CMN Prayer to End the Death Penalty

by Sr. Kathie Uhler, OSF 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 at the loss... MORE

Holy Hour of Mercy for the Condemned

This service, which includes prayers, Scripture readings, and a Litany of Life, have been compiled and edited from the documents of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops by the Office of Respect Life Activities, Archdiocese of Mobile, AL.  It is... MORE

Prayer Service to Open a Death Penalty Workshop

CMN adapted a brief prayer service used in London, England to be used at the beginning of a Workshop about the death penalty. Note: This is best used with when you are conducting a workshop that will last over an... MORE

A Rosary to End the Death Penalty

Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary for the Abolition of State Sanctioned Death. Download the... MORE

Saint Paul Novena to End the Death Penalty

A Novena using readings from the letters of St. Paul to pray for an end to the death penalty. Download the Novena... MORE

Sr. Helen Prejean’s Prayer to End the Death Penalty

God of Compassion, You let your rain fall on the just and the unjust. Expand and deepen our hearts so that we may love as You love, even those among us who have caused the greatest pain by taking life.... MORE

USCCB Death Penalty Prayer

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

Welcoming the Stranger

By Martin O’Shea A printable worship aid on Restorative Justice. View the Worship... MORE