Offered in the wake of President Biden’s December 2024 commutations of 37 federal death sentences, this reflection was part of Catholic Mobilizing Network’s monthly prayer vigil to lament upcoming executions and bear witness to the inviolable dignity of all human life. Drawing on Luke 23:32–43, Cardinal Tobin reflects on Jesus’ crucifixion as a profound encounter…
October 20, 2024 / 29th Ordinary / Cycle BHoly Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC Readings: Isaiah 53:10-11 Through his suffering, my servant shall justify many.Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 LORD, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.Hebrews 4:14-16 Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy.Mark…
Sunday, October 13, 2024 / 28th Ordinary / Cycle BHoly Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DCExtracts This past Thursday was the United Nations-sponsored World Day Against the Death Penalty. Pope Francis spoke out on that day: “The Death Penalty is always inadmissible, because it attacks the inviolability and dignity of the person. I appeal for its…
This resource is designed for bishops, priests, and deacons who wish to connect the Church’s teaching against the death penalty to Scripture in a homily. In this resource you will find:
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This 7-minute video reflection by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas was recorded on the occasion of the federal government’s execution of Keith Dwayne Nelson on August 28, 2020. In this moving testimony, Archbishop Naumann shares about his own experience as the son of a murder victim and affirms the Church’s resounding call…
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…
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…
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