As part of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Pope Francis designated his monthly prayer intention for September 2022 to address the death penalty and call for its abolition worldwide. In the video, the Holy Father invites us to pray “that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished…
Created for CMN by Pat Doyle Drawn from the resources compiled for a vigil in Texas, CMN is pleased to introduce this bilingual resource to assist those planning prayer vigils in states where condemned prisoners are to be executed. Although it is specifically worded for a vigil on the night before or day of a…
The devotion to our Lady Undoer of Knots began in the 2nd century with St. Irenaeus. He wrote, “The knot of Eve’s disobedience was untied by the obedience of Mary; what the virgin Eve bound by her unbelief, the Virgin Mary loosened by her faith.” With this Novena, we pray for Mary, our Advocate, and…
This reflection is perfect to use with groups or as a personal tool throughout Lent. Including both prayer and informative statistics about the death penalty, this reflection is a great way to mark events of Good Friday. Click the ” download resource” link below to download this PDF.
These sample prayers of the faithful center around the work to end the death penalty and build a more restorative criminal justice system. They can be used in October during Respect Life Month or any time of the year. >> Click here to download Prayers of the Faithful in Spanish
Prepared by: Alexandra Carroll, M.T.S This prayer service focuses on the life and ministry of St. Maximilian Kolbe, patron saint of prisoners and the pro-life movement. Lifting up the work of all pro-life advocates, the service highlights in a particular way our shared Catholic call to end the use of the death penalty. This resource features: A short…
When you work for the neighbor do it with a very unselfish love which expects no reward for its services, and aim at nothing other than helping him or her and being at the same time pleasing to God. – Congregation of St. Joseph Maxim 55 March 19th is the feast day of St. Joseph, the…
Intended for use in the days and hours surrounding an execution, CMN’s Prayer Vigil for an Execution allows participants to reflect on the themes of forgiveness and mercy in the face of the death penalty. The service invites all to lift up the dignity of life and pray for those impacted by violence, deepening our collective commitment to the work…
Estas oraciones de los fieles subrayan nuestro llamado a ser defensores de toda vida. Otras oraciones se pueden descargar en el sitio web de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB). >> Click here to access this resource in English: Sample Prayers of the Faithful for Respect Life Month Haz clic para…
The culture of life we seek is built on a foundation of prayer. The Holy Hour of Mercy is a resource that guides you through an hour of praying for life and an end to the death penalty. Prayers in this hour include: The St. Michael Prayer The Divine Mercy Chaplet Litany for Life. This…
A Prayer for Those Affected by Violence and Harm of Any Kind (Caitlin Morneau, Director of Restorative Justice, Catholic Mobilizing Network) Loving and merciful God, We hold in prayer each of us who have experienced harm, in any form. We especially pray for victims of violence and their families, that they may experience love and…
![[Video] “Inadmissible”: The 2018 Catechism Revision on the Death Penalty](https://catholicsmobilizing.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot_4.png)
On August 2, 2018, Pope Francis made a historic revision to the Catechism of the Catholic Church which declared the death penalty “inadmissible” in all cases. Watch this 2-minute video to understand the impact of this change:
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