Visions and Hopes for the New Year – 2017 (English and Spanish)
ReflectionThis annual journaling activity calls for reflection based in gratitude and hope for the flourishing of the global community.
Prayer to the Holy Family (English and Spanish)
PrayerThis prayer is offered in both English and Spanish and calls upon the Holy Family of Nazareth to be with all families who suffer from violence, rejection, and division.
Anti-Corruption Day
PrayerThis prayer commemorates the United Nations’ International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9th). This prayer is in English and Spanish.
Human Rights Day
This prayer commemorates Human Rights Day (December 10th), which marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This prayer is in English and Spanish.
For the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
PrayerWe join with Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12th to remember the women who have been murdered and mutilated in Guatemala, Mexico, and El Salvador since 2006.
Advent Prayers
PrayerThis resource includes a prayer for the blessing of the Advent Wreath, as well as a prayer for each week of Advent. This prayer is in English and Spanish.
Prayer: Saint Martin de Porres
PrayerSaint Martin de Porres is the patron saint of mixed-race peoples and healthcare workers, whose feast day falls on November 3. This prayer celebrates his devotion and calls us to greater tolerance and...
International Day for Tolerance
PrayerInternational Day for Tolerance is on November 16. This prayer for peace and tolerance reminds us to take heed of Pope Francis’s words on accepting all people as children of God, regardless of...
Prayer for the Elections
PrayerAs we look to the upcoming elections, we pray for fair voting rights for all for a fair and peaceful election. We call to God to guide us as a people of faith in making just decisions for the common...
Prayer After the Elections
PrayerAfter the polls are closed, this prayer asks God to guide those who were elected, that they may promote the common good and seek solidarity with all people around the world.
Prayer for World Food Day
PrayerOctober 16 is World Food Day; this year the theme echoes Pope Francis's reminder that climate change and feeding the hungry are very much connected.