"Heaven-Haven" Prayer Card
On July 17, 2020 a man named Dustin Lee Honken recited a poem called "Heaven-Haven" in the moments before his execution at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Prayers and Vigils
A Prayer from Pope Francis' Third Papal Encyclical, "Fratelli Tutti"
O God, Trinity of love, from the profound communion of your divine life, pour out upon us a torrent of fraternal love.
Prayer for God's Justice, Mercy, and Compassion
An Original Prayer by Sr. Addie Lorraine Walker, SSND
Sr. Addie Walker, SSND, wrote and shared the following prayer in honor of the Virtual Prayer Vigil held for Christopher Vialva on Thursday, Sept. 28th, 2020. Mr. Vialva was executed hours later by the federal government.
As you say this prayer, whether in solitude or with others, we invite you to remember all persons impacted by the death penalty.
A Prayer to Abolish the Death Penalty
Please enjoy this prayer from our friends at Education for Justice, written by Bill Griffin, CFX & Katherine Feely, SND.
A Prayer to Abolish the Death Penalty
Gracious God, Source of all Life,You bestow your life and love on each of us and call us to be a just and merciful people.Guide our efforts to work for justice in our legal system.
Prayers for Executions
A collection of prayers by Catholic Mobilizing Network staff and collaborators, honoring the dignity of human life and calling for an end to capital punishment.
Litany for Those Who Aren’t Ready for Healing
"Let us not rush to the language of healing, before understanding the fullness of the inquiry and the depth of the wound." A prayer by Rev. Dr. Yolanda Pierce.
Good Friday Prayer Vigil
This Good Friday, join us in praying for the 15 people who have been executed since Good Friday 2020 and for an end to all executions.
CMN Stations of the Cross
Journey the way of the cross while meditating on the need to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice. This special death penalty themed Stations of the Cross will give you the opportunity to meditate on the many complex and unjust realities of the death penalty while journeying with Christ on his passion.
2020 Lenten Reflections
Each year, Catholic Mobilizing Network offers a collection of Lenten Reflections as a way to integrate our shared call to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice with our personal Lenten journeys of repentance and preparation.
Prayer from Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love
In November 2018, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released its long-anticipated pastoral letter against racism, Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love. This prayer closes the letter. It is a call for Catholics and all people of goodwill to combat racial injustices with love and unity.
