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Jon Sobrino, S.J.: A Witness of Mercy in a World of Conflict and Suffering

Prayer Service
This resource invites us to learn from the life of Jon Sobrino, S.J., a theologian known for his contributions to liberation theology and a principled leader who inspires us to live the Gospel of...
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Clare of Assisi: An Example and Mirror of Contemplative Action

Prayer Service
This prayer service celebrates the life of Saint Clare of Assisi and asks her to “inspire us to be faithful servant leaders as we seek to embrace a Gospel-centered life rooted in compassion and...
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Manchester Bombing: Another Dark Day

Litany
This litany remembers the victims of the bombing in Manchester, England, on May 21, 2017.  
Aj Muste stands firm in the face of oppression as bystanders watch him chase after justice. Aj is a reminder of the power of nonviolence when trying to achieve justice.

Abraham Johannes “A.J.” Muste: A Gentle, Nonviolent Peace Agitator

Prayer Service
This resource draws on the wisdom and witness of A.J. Muste, a nonviolent activist who was influential in the global pacifist movement of the mid-20th Century.

Celebrating “The Mass on the World” with Teilhard de Chardin, S.J.

Prayer Service
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J., is regarded as one of the foremost thinkers of our time. His spiritual writings on humanity, the universe, and God are entwined together in this prayer service based...
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Transformation Through Suffering: A Journey with St. Josephine Bakhita

Prayer Service
This prayer service follows the life of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese woman who was trafficked and enslaved time and time again. St. Bakhita is the patron of victims of trafficking.  

Litany: Remembering Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.

Litany
Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J., a great missionary, a man on fire promoted compassion through structural change. He was a pioneer in urging the combination of pastoral concern, biblical reflection, and...
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Thomas Merton: On Pilgrimage

Prayer Service
This short prayer service uses Merton's own words on pilgrimage, mercy, justice, and peace, concerns which deepened as his spiritual journey led him deeper into the love of God. Copyright © 2015,...
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Walking St. Ignatius’s Pathway to Justice, July 31

Prayer Service
St. Ignatius of Loyola created a new pathway that is reflected in the many ministries that Jesuits and Jesuit volunteers engage in today. This prayer service celebrates their concerns for justice and...
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Walking the Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Prayer Service
Dietrich Bonhoeffer met martyrdom April 9, 1945, in a German concentration camp. He was one of the few church leaders who courageously opposed Adolf Hitler. Our prayer service unpacks the Beatitudes...
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Prayer Service for Peace in Kosovo and Serbia

Prayer Service
On February 17, 2008, Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. Since 1999 Kosovo has had no official status as a region, territory, or country as a result of the 1991 breakup of the former communist...
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