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General social justice prayers

Prayer for the Lord of Justice , by: Jane Deren

We long for your coming, O Prince of Peace, Lord of Justice The advent of your KingdomIs our prayer, As are our acts of hope, Our work of discernment; May we be awake to the suffering And inequities i...more

A Prayer in Celebration of Justice in the World

Note: The 1971 Catholic Social Teaching encyclical, Justice in the World, echoes the Scriptures: “Our
relationship to our neighbor is bound up with our relationship to God; our response to the love of God,
saving us through Christ, is shown to be effective in his love and service of people. Christian love of
neighbor and justice cannot be separated. For love implies an absolute demand for justice, namely a recognition
of the dignity and rights of one's neighbor. Justice attains its inner fullness only in love. Because

Prayer Service For Back To School

Start the school year off by fostering your students’ spirituality. This prayer service includes an opening and closing prayer, readings from the gospel of John, Corinthians, and the Book of Wisdom ...more
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Creator of the World We Share , by: Linda Jones

As we approach Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on the many blessings in our lives.  We lift up grateful hearts to recognize the generosity of God, the giver of all good gifts. ...more

A Thanksgiving Grace , by: Jane Deren

A Print-Ready Prayer Card Gratitude is one of the most essential acts of worship. This grace before meals is a way to extend your gratitude to God for all those whose lives are intertwined with yo...more

Prayer to Focus , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Prayer to Focus What is really important? God, help me to focus on what is really important. Help me to focus on what will give life. Help me to focus on what promotes justice and peace. Help me to ...more

Prayer During Food Drives , by: Katherine Feely, SND

This one-page prayer provides a focus on those who are hungry and the work of justice all are called to in order the change the structural causes of poverty. ...more

Prayer for Courage , by: Jane Deren

O God, forgive us. We have not always acted for peace. We have caused division and brokenness. God, we ask for your forgiveness and healing. Help us live out our calling as peacemakers. Give us coura...more

Prayer for the People of Bangladesh , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

We pray for all victims of recent natural disasters including the cyclone in Bangladesh, November 15, 2007, the earthquake in Chile, November 14, 2007, floods and landslides in Congo, October 26, 2007...more

Prayer of Abandonment , by: Charles de Foucauld

This famous prayer by Charles de Foucauld reflects his profound love of God and his desire to offer his life for the service of the gospel. ...more
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