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First Hundred Days Strategy
...of the national non-profit peace and justice organizations to guide us. In this newsletter, we pull from the rich materials and resources provided by NETWORK. NETWORK, advocates for justice and inspired by Catholic religious sisters, began to form in 1971. The Network officially opened its doors in April 1972. Located in the District of Columbia (DC), staff members initially lived and worked in the same house. This house also served as the gathering place for local activists who met for...
HOPE Fall 2024
...you, our cherished friends. In this issue, we explore various forms of support and connection. You’ll discover how to find unity through listening and engaging in trusting dialogue and how to uncover common ground even amid conflict. We invite you to experience the peace offered by the sacred spaces at the Woods — spaces nurtured by our sisters, both present and past. As always, we provide practical guidance on deepening your spiritual life through prayer and spiritual direction. We also...
December 27, 2020: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
...took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined...
Daily Prayer for Justice and Mercy
Jesus, united with the Father and the Holy Spirit, give us your compassion for those in prison. Mend in mercy the broken in mind and memory. Soften the hard of heart, the captives of anger. Free the innocent; parole the trustworthy. Awaken the repentance that restores hope. May prisoners’ families persevere in their love. Jesus, heal the victims of crime. They live with the scars. Lift to eternal peace those who die. Grant victims’ families the forgiveness that heals. Give...
Prayer of Complete Trust
...cannot stand, he will carry you lovingly in his arms. Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow. The same eternal father who takes care of you today will take care of you tomorrow, and every day of your life, either he will shield you from suffering or he will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then, and put aside all useless thoughts, all vain dreads and all anxious imaginations. Amen. St. Francis de Sales...
Jubilee Prayer
Jesus, your whole life was a jubilee, bringing reconciliation and healing through the living water of love which leads to justice, leads to peace. At this time of Jubilee, may we live your compassion for those who are oppressed walking with you from Galilee to Jerusalem to challenge the structures of fear. Brother Barry Donaghue, cfc...
Bridge Prayer
...find doubt, help me bring a little light. Where I find discouragement, let me be a ray of hope in the darkness. To those who feel estranged and alienated from you and your Church, let me be as a bridge. When I meet those who have been hurt or misunderstood, help me leave only the imprint of your healing love and compassion. Lord, wherever I go and to whomsoever I meet, help me be an instrument of your peace. Amen....
Advent Poem
...born of prejudice and privilege violence to Earth apt symbol of broken relationships one needs to know another way is possible one looks to the remnant people of times past and present the saints, the prophets no strangers to violence are they speaking their message in tones of increasing urgency to awaken to make God’s way known upon Earth. yesterday and today persistently people of God carve out the path of peace born of justice the blood of martyrs ever...
Be humble, simple and frank, and…
Be humble, simple and frank, and you will live in peace with yourselves, and you will be happy.
Let not a cross look or…
Let not a cross look or a word vex you; no, nothing in the world is worth losing our peace for…...
…be assured that in leaving the…
…be assured that in leaving the past to the mercy of God and the future to [God’s] Providence you will derive from your offering very great peace and very great consolation....
Sister Charlotte Bruck
...teaching and counseling, this card would be fitting. But as a Sister of Providence you have also given loving service, working for justice and peace. And so on your birthday, I greet you with, ‘Thanks be to God,’” read Sister Alexa. “Today let us echo that prayer of thanksgiving as we commend Sister Charlotte to God and let us rejoice that she now lives ever in God’s presence,” concluded Sister Alexa. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Charlotte was...