Pray

  • Oraciones de los Fieles por el Mes del Respeto por la Vida (Spanish)

    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 descargar…

  • A Prayer for the End of the Death Penalty

    By Molly Cahill, Assistant Editor, America Media. Originally published in America following Missouri’s execution of Ernest Johnson on Oct. 5, 2021. God who forgives,                                                                  …

  • “Heaven-Haven” Prayer Card

    The poem, “Heaven-Haven,” was written in 1864 by Gerard Manley Hopkins, a Jesuit priest. On July 17, 2020 it was recited by Dustin Lee Honken in the moments before his execution at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana. Dustin’s execution was the third in an unprecedented spree ordered by the federal government that year. “I have…

  • Homily on the Death Penalty, by Fr. William Kelley, S.J.

    In this homily, Fr. William Kelley, S.J. provides an inspirational call to understand how we, as Catholics, can uphold the dignity of all human life, regardless of circumstance. Fr. Kelly was preaching this homily in light of the unexpected July 25, 2019 announcement from the Department of Justice that it would resume executions at the…

  • Pope Francis’ 2018 Address to the International Commission Against the Death Penalty

    Below is an excerpt from an address Pope Francis gave to the Delegation of the International Commission Against the Death Penalty on December 17, 2018. In his speech, the Holy Father amplifies the Church’s responsibility to stand up for all human life and work to end the death penalty. This text can support the preparation…