Prayers
A Justice Blessing
A Christmas Prayer of Solidarity
The Lord’s Prayer: Little by Little, We Change the World
Prayer for Africa
Prayer for Global Solidarity
Prayer for Peace in Colombia
Prayer for the Lonely and Forgotten
Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
We Pray for the Global Community
Prayer Services
A Prayer before a Fast or Simple Meal: World Hunger
A Scriptural Reflection on Migrants: Solidarity, Hope and Hospitality
All Saints Day – Justice & Solidarity
Bringing Peace to the Holy Land
Commissioning: My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper
Doers of the Word
In Times of a Natural Disaster: Hope for a New Heaven & a New Earth – Leader’s Guide
In Times of a Natural Disaster: Hope for a New Heaven & a New Earth – Handout
Prayer Service for Global Solidarity
Prayer Service for Peace
Prayer Service in Times of Natural Disaster – Leader’s Guide
Prayer Service in Times of Natural Disaster – Handout
Additional Prayer Resources
USCCB Justice Peace and Human Development
Resources are available for parishes and educators
Catholic Charities USA – Prayer Resources
Provides a compilation of prayers submitted by agencies across the Catholic Charities network.
Justice for Immigrants Campaign – Prayer Resources
Prayer resources focusing on immigration
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
Offers prayer services on creation, immigration/migration, peace & non-violence, poverty, racism and women
Prayer Without Borders, Celebrating Global Wisdom
This inspirational book unites prayers, stories and reflections from more than 20 countries around the world where CRS works. A great resource for classrooms, prayer groups and personal reflection, Prayer Without Borders, Celebrating Global Wisdom will provide opportunities to pray in the words of people of faith throughout the world. See CRS Retreat Ideas and Models for a retreat designed around the use of this book.
Order Prayer Without Borders, Celebrating Global Wisdom.
Praying for Peace Around the Globe
Written by Jim McGinnis, Praying for Peace Around the Globe offers prayer daily and weekly reflections on 40 different countries and 13 different issues of peace and justice. Each prayer page includes a short description of a country or issue, a longer prayer for peace for that country or issue, suggestions for action, and a shorter prayer of petition that can be used in worship services. Supplementary Resources include a daily calendar for peace, web and film resources and prayers for additional countries among other resources.
Living God’s Justice: Reflections and Prayers
The Roundtable Association of Diocesan Social Action Directors have developed a sourcebook of reflections, prayers and prayer services. Living God’s Justice draws on the wisdom of the ages – from Saint Francis of Assisi to Pope John Paul II, Thomas á Kempis to Mother Teresa, Saint Augustine to Thea Bowman – and reminds us that we are all members of one body and one church.
