Gospel Response to These Times Introduction We are faced daily with extremely difficult realities in our country and world.  As followers...

Black History Month   Song:    For All the World –by Jan Novotka https://youtu.be/G1hxGL-0-FE?si=p6SsgnRVDvEwDbwo For all the world we...

Human Dignity and Human Rights Introduction As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, issued...

Human Dignity and Human Rights Introduction This reflection comes from the Declaration of Human Dignity released by the Dicastery of the...

Community and the Core Virtue of Love Introduction The center of Jesus’ preaching is the Reign of God, which for Jesus means that God has...

Jubilee Year 2025:  Pilgrims of Hope Introduction Every 25 years the Catholic Church celebrates a Jubilee Year, or Holy Year.  It’s a...

During Gaudete Week … Rejoice!   Introduction: During this season of spiritual growth, let us remember the words of Pope Francis in The...

Second Week of Advent:  Abolition of the Death Penalty   Introduction In the Gospel for the Second Week of Advent, Luke describes John...

A Call to Non-Violence Introduction:  Today as we begin this Season of Advent, we reflect on nonviolence as a way of living.  We are each...

THANKSGIVING Introduction Our Prayer for the World this week will focus on Thanksgiving.  As we celebrate our National Holiday of...

Cry of the Earth and Cry of the Poor Introduction We will soon complete the 3rd year of our 7 year commitment to prayer and action in...

LCWR Virtual Prayer Space During the Election Introduction The Leadership Conference of Women Religious has invited Religious Women...

Circle of Light In times of darkness   Introduction In these times of divisiveness and spiteful rhetoric we are called to find the truth...

Peace in Chaos Introduction Today we pray for the peace and transformation that God creates amidst chaos:  I have told you this while I...

People and the Elections Introduction NETWORK’s Nuns on the Bus have driven thousands of miles across the United States since September...

Hispanic Heritage Month  (September 15 – October 15) Introduction: Hispanic Heritage  is a month- long celebration (Sept 15 – Oct15) of...

Respect Life Introduction October 10 is the World Day Against the Death Penalty.  Catholic Mobilizing Network is inviting everyone to...

Season of Creation Introduction The Season of Creation is celebrated from September 1 to October 4.   It is a time to renew our...

Longing for Oneness in the Human Family Introduction In the Gospel passage that we heard proclaimed last Sunday, Jesus rebuked Peter with...

Introduction Welcome back to our weekly “Prayer for the World” each Wednesday.  As I look back over the summer I am grateful for LCWR’s...