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A prison without guards? If it's possible there, it's also possible here.
Posted Jan 20 2023 |A filmmaker visits a Brazilian prison where the incarcerated hold the keys to their own cells — and to their futures.
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A filmmaker visits a Brazilian prison where the incarcerated hold the keys to their own cells — and to their futures.
Jesus came to be present with us. We can embody that presence in our ministry to others.
During his time as a prison chaplain, Dr. Arturo Chávez met many "Juan Diegos" — men lost in the darkness of personal shame and systemic injustice.
"Lord, come and save us" is a refrain prayed by crime victims, the incarcerated, and those burdened by our broken criminal legal system.
Mary is there to comfort any mother who has lost a child — whether to illness, death, or incarceration.
God promises a justice far greater than the one offered by our criminal legal system.
If we "stay awake" we may see the Son of Man coming in even the most unlikely of places — like on death row.
Every year on All Souls Day, each of us carry in our hearts loved ones whose lives and memories we cherish. My own heart aches to have recently lost a dear friend, community leader and Dolores Mission ministry colleague, Rita Chairez.
Did you cross paths with CMN this summer or fall? Here are all the places you might have seen us.
Catholic Mobilizing Network demonstrates what Catholic anti-death penalty witness looks like in practice, in accordance with Pope Francis’ call.
Last week, this world lost a gentle, pastoral giant. The wide rippling effects of his daily words and actions were a major influence in our country for many years.
There is a dire need to serve this community with restorative ministries that are culturally competent, evidence-based, and trauma informed.
I do not devote my entire homilies to the subject of the death penalty, but whenever the opportunity arises, I mention it. It is my hope that I convey to my parishioners that the death penalty is wrong in many ways — not only in the official teachings of the Catholic Church, but in the scriptures themselves, particularly in the teachings of Jesus.
The death penalty doesn't heal or repair what has been broken; it only continues cycles of harm and violence.
In the Diocese of San Diego, circles created the ideal environment for listening and beginning the process of building a synodal Church.
The work of racial justice requires that we all bring our unique gifts, talents, and experiences to the table.
Across the United States, Catholics and people of faith are transforming our broken criminal justice system into one that values healing over vengeance, and hope over death. Join us as we uplift the lived experiences, ministerial examples, and spiritual reflections of those working to promote restorative justice and end the death penalty.
CMN’s Mercy in Action Project gives YOU the tools you need to promote clemency for those on death row. Sign up today to start receiving monthly execution alerts.
Pledge to Pray with Pope Francis for the month of September for the global abolition of the death penalty. Add your personal intention to be lifted up in communal prayer.