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
Our next vigil will be June 5 at 2 p.m. ET, featuring a Scripture reflection from Most Rev. Shawn McKnight, Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas.
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.
Recordings of Previous Vigils
Did you miss the vigil? You can find the recordings of all previous vigils on YouTube and pray with them any time.
Register for the next vigil.
Prayer Resources
Explore a variety of prayers from CMN’s resource library.
Oración a la Madre de Justicia y Misericordia
Escrita por Catholic Mobilizing Network personal en inglés y español. María Dolorosa, en la Cruz agoniza tu Hijo, Víctima y Condenado. Escucha el llanto de cada hijo e hija que sufre y llévalos al Corazón de Jesús, quien sana todas las heridas. Ayúdanos a abrir caminos de justicia donde se valore la vida, renazca la…Prayer to the Mother of Justice and Mercy
Written by Catholic Mobilizing Network staff in both English and Spanish. Download the prayer as a PDF below. Sorrowful Mother, on the Cross your Son agonizes – Victim and Condemned. Hear the cry of every son and daughter who suffers, and carry them to the Heart of Jesus, who heals every wound. Help us to…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…
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