Prayer
Vigils
As long as lives are on the line, our work must be rooted in prayer.
First Friday Prayer Vigils
On the First Friday of each month, CMN invites you to a virtual prayer vigil, a sacred space to lament upcoming executions and bear witness to the sanctity of all human life. Join us to stand in solidarity with people facing execution, their victims, and all who are impacted by the unjust system of capital punishment.
First Friday Prayer Vigils include time for guided prayer, petitions, Scripture reflections, and contemplative silence. Catholic bishops, ministry leaders, and allies from the abolition movement often lend their voices to these gatherings.
Our Next Vigil
Due to Good Friday falling on the first Friday of April, CMN’s virtual prayer vigil will be hosted on the second Friday.
Our next vigil will be April 10 at 2 p.m. ET. A scripture reflection will be offered by Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz of the Diocese of Jackson.
Since being ordained and installed as the Bishop of the Diocese of Jackson, Most Rev. Joseph R. Kopacz has served as a board member for St. Dominic’s Health System, and Sacred Heart Southern Missions, Catholic Charities, and has served on several USCCB committees. Of special significance, during his tenure the Canonization Cause for Sister Thea Bowman, FSPA, Servant of God was officially endorsed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
What to Expect
Virtual prayer vigils are held on Zoom and live-streamed to CMN’s YouTube channel. On the day of the vigil, registrants receive an emailed link with instructions on how to join. You can also sign up above to get vigil reminders delivered automatically each month to your inbox.
Register for the next vigil.
Prayer Resources
Explore a variety of prayers from CMN’s resource library.
The Way of the Cross: A Lenten Prayer to Overcome the Sin of Racism
Praying the stations of the cross on Fridays throughout the Lenten season is a prayer practice that invites us to recall the experience of Christ’s own execution at the hands of the state. CMN hosted a special virtual Way of the Cross experience, specially adapted to reflect on our call and ongoing work to overcome…Cuando la angustia está cerca, concédeles fortaleza y consuelo
Escrita por Yohan Garcia para la vigilia de octubre de 2021 de Catholic Mobilizing Network. Oración inspirada en el Salmo 22 Padre celestial, Venimos a ti en este día sabiendo que tú eres el Santo.Acudimos a ti unidos en oración por nuestros hermanos y hermanas condenados a muerte y que se encuentran en el corredor…While Trouble is Near, Give Them Strength and Consolation
Written by Yohan Garcia for Catholic Mobilizing Network’s October 2021 Virtual Prayer Vigil. Prayer inspired by Psalm 22 Heavenly Father, We come to you on this day knowing that you are the Holy One.We come to you united in prayer for our brothers and sisters who are on death row.We come to you to in…A Thanksgiving Prayer of Gratitude
Loving God, may our hearts be filled with gratitude not just today but every day. Your blessings surround us, but too often we ignore them or lose sight of them in the presence of current challenges. Open our hearts to see the signs of your love in our midst and remind us that we are…
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