Prayer Service

Prayer Service: A Global Response to the Refugee Crisis

The Holy Family were refugees when they fled King Herod's wrath. The service includes quotes from Catholic Social Teaching and a prayer from Pope Francis.  
Prayer Service

Torture Affects Everyone - International Day for Torture Victims and Survivors

The Prayer Service for June 26, United Nations Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors, reminds us that more than 100 governments around the world still violate the dignity of human beings....
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Pope Francis’ Prayer to Our Blessed Mother for Migrants

Pope Francis offered this prayer to Our Mother of Migrants, asking Mary to protect her lost and wandering children as they seek rest, welcome, refuge, and peace.  
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Prayer for Asylum Seekers

In this short prayer, we call on God to watch over refugees and asylum seekers: those separated from their loved ones, those who are lost, and those who have been exiled from their homes.  
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Father’s Day Prayer

We give thanks for fathers around the world, recognizing and celebrating their challenging vocation in an often difficult world.  
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Prayer for International Widows Day

We ask a blessing for widows on June 23, International Widows Day, as they may journey on new paths, with gratitude for all that has been, and with the grace to find new joys in God's gift of...
Lectionary Reflection

Feast of the Ascension [b] May 14 or 17, 2015

Ascension [b] May 14 or 17, 2015
Lectionary Reflection

Sixth Sunday of Easter [b] May 10, 2015

Sixth Sunday of Easter [b] May 10, 2015
Prayer

For the Tortured: Good Friday is Every Day

Torture leaves lasting marks; we pray for the healing of the physical and emotional scars that so many bear.  
Lectionary Reflection

Fifth Sunday of Easter [b] May 3, 2015

Fifth Sunday of Easter [b] May 3, 2015
Lectionary Reflection

Fourth Sunday of Easter [b] April 26, 2015

Fourth Sunday of Easter [b] April 26, 2015

Honoring the Dignity of All Workers

Take a global tour of today’s workers: http://bit.ly/1ObPpbw.