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Assumed Hearts: Eyes Always on Christ
When we see statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary or depictions of her in various artworks, we are accustomed to seeing her looking down at us, such a motherly gesture. Here, we see her gazing upwards. The Church affirms her exaltedness as the Mother of God and Queen of Heaven.
July 30th Prayer Service
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2020 is marked by a humanitarian crisis in the form of a worldwide pandemic making many more people vulnerable to human trafficking. As both a health and economic crises, the pandemic makes already vulnerable people even more susceptible to human trafficking. Learn more and what you can do to help.
Loss and Remembrances
Global Sisters Report is interested in how Sisters and their congregations are memorializing those who have died from COVID-19. Please consider sending a reflection on a Sister who has died or a loved one lost.
I Can't Breathe - In Memory of Mr George Floyd
Over the past weeks, it has been difficult to view, much less absorb, the many levels of violence that continue to surround the killing of Mr. George Floyd of Minneapolis. However, denying, ignoring, or disregarding truth contributes to the perpetuation of untruths and the violence that is inevitably used to maintain them.
Remembering Blessed Antonina Novena
June gives us a chance to remember and pray to Blessed Antonina who is our Shalom patron. We pray the Novena from June 3 to June 11. The days celebrate the qualities that Blessed Antonina lived in her life and death.
Global Prayer for May 24th Laudato Si'
Bring solidarity to our world in a shared moment of prayer at noon local time on 24 May. Catholics from all across the globe will be united in spirit because “everything is connected.” #LaudatoSi
Feast of the Ascension - Novena by Dan Schutte
Join Dan Schutte in a virtual novena for Pentecost on the Feast of the Ascension. Let us join those first disciples in these nine days of prayer, a way for us to be together even while we are separated by space.
Mother Theresa Day May 2020
Welcome to this time together as we commemorate the Feast Day of Mother Theresa.
2020 - Blessed Theresa Feast Day Prayer
In honor of this day, known as her Feast Day, we offer a prayer to lift our hearts and reflect on these challenging times, drawing inspiration from Mother Theresa’s spiritual wisdom.
Anniversary of The Catholic Worker
Also during the month of May, we celebrate the anniversary of The Catholic Worker Movement. Celebrate by watching a new film about Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement.
Everything is Connected - Laudato Si’ Week
We’re living through history-shaping events. Laudato Si’ teaches us how to build a better world–together. For Laudato Si’ Week, 16-24 May, Catholics are uniting in solidarity for a more just and sustainable future!
COVID-19: A Prayer of Solidarity
For all who have contracted coronavirus, we pray for care and healing. For those who are vulnerable, we pray for safety and protection.
For all who experience fear or anxiety, we pray for peace of mind and spirit.
SSND Easter Messages
Wonderful Easter Messages from our Sisters across the world!
Holy Week Greeting
These past months have been extremely difficult. The world finds itself in isolation, cut off from the touch of a warm embrace and bereft of the presence of one another.
Pope Francis - Holy Week Message
Pope Francis shares a special message ahead of Holy Week.
Prayer for 2020 Earth Day and Laudato Si
This year, 2020, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and the 5th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si. Both anniversaries call us to focus our attention and care on our common home, Earth, and to make meaningful and sustainable responses to her suffering.
Reflections in a Time of Challenge
We offer the following prayers, reflections and resources as a source of encouragement and support.
Prayer for our Immigrant Neighbors
We pray for peace, hope, and healing for all affected by COVID-19 and the economic havoc it has wrought.
Feast Day of Saint Óscar Romero
Saint Oscar Romero used the radio to become God’s microphone. Today we can use social media, email, letter writing and public events to bear witness to Christ’s Gospel message through legislative advocacy.
March 22: A Day of Worldwide Solidarity and Prayer
Now is the time for each one of us to respond to the worldwide coronavirus crisis by being in solidarity with others, especially with those who are most vulnerable and most at risk. It is the time to follow the directives provided by the World Health Organization and our respective governments.
Pray with our Sisters
The School Sisters of Notre Dame Atlantic Midwest Province are praying and acting to slow the spread of COVID-19. We pray for all who suffer, for our leaders, our healthcare providers and all working to end this pandemic.
Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent: Forgiveness
Forgive over and over and over? How do we understand this gospel call to discipleship, which seems so difficult? How is it even possible to live this way? The saints show us.
National Day of Prayer
The United States has been called to a National Day of Prayer amid the coronavirus crisis. Let us together turn to prayer for an end to this virus and for all the poor of our world who are most impacted by this crisis.