CMN's Lenten Reflections are authored by Catholics and people of faith working to transform the broken U.S. criminal legal system. Each week, subscribers receive a reflection on the Gospel readings delivered to their inbox.
In honor of Thanksgiving, we pray for a more expansive kind of gratitude.
Join us Oct. 1–9 in praying a Novena to End the Death Penalty. Download the prayer guide or choose to receive an email for each day of the novena.
Pope Francis has dedicated the month of September to praying for the global abolition of the death penalty. This toolkit offers ways to amplify this prayer and raise awareness about the death penalty in the U.S.
Pope Francis has dedicated the month of September to praying for the global abolition of the death penalty. Watch the Pope's Prayer Video, launching this month of prayer.
Pledge to Pray with Pope Francis for the global abolition of the death penalty. Add your personal intention to be lifted up in communal prayer.
Walk alongside Christ on his journey from death sentence to execution while meditating on the need to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice.
God who forgives,
We will never comprehend the depth of your mercy,
which brings saints and sinners alike into your embrace.
This reflection was originally shared at CMN's virtual First Friday Prayer Vigil on Oct. 1, 2021. Learn more about our monthly prayer vigils and RSVP to attend.
"Then the woman said to Peter,
'You are not also one of this man’s disciples, are you?'
He said, 'I am not.'
Now the slaves and the police had made a charcoal fire because it was cold and were standing around it warming themselves.
Peter was also standing there keeping warm."
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Pledge to Pray with Pope Francis for the global abolition of the death penalty. Add your personal intention to be lifted up in communal prayer.
