Prayers
We invite you to join us in prayer through our upcoming Zoom prayer services. In addition, you’ll find a curated collection of prayers below grounded in Catholic social teaching and social justice.
Prayers for the moment
Pray with Dorothea
Join us for upcoming prayer gatherings held on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. EST. All are welcome.
March 4, 2026
The Conversion of St. Paul & Current Events
March 18, 2026
Lent: Stations of the Cross
with a focus on Catholic Social Teaching
April 1, 2026
Blessed Teresio
April 15, 2026
Divine Mercy Chaplet for those detained by ICE and those living in fear of deportation
April 29, 2026
Vigil for those detained and killed by ICE
Prayers for when you need them
Prayer Resources
Here’s a list of some of our go-to compilations of prayers.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
bible.usccb.org
Daily readings accompanied by reflections. Available in both English and Spanish.
Franciscan Action Network
franciscanaction.org
This collection of prayers was developed for use in our Franciscan Justice Circles. They offer them as a resource to all who are looking for prayers to fit a situation corresponding to issues such as social justice, human dignity and human rights, and more.
Xavier University
xavier.edu
This is a collection of justice-minded prayers including A Prayer from Apollo 8 for Universal Justice, The Work of Christmas Begins, and more.
Social Justice Resource Center
socialjusticeresourcecenter.org
A collection of prayers rooted in justice-seeking—from “A Sabbath Prayer” to “Prayer for Justice” and more that invite reflection and action.
Archidiocese of Chicago
archchicago.org
A prayer packet from the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education titled Prayers & Intentions for Immigrants and Immigration Reform. It offers themed prayers (for migrant journeys, workers, families, and more) along with intentions aimed at fostering welcome, justice and transformation.
Catholic Relief Services
CRS.org
From CRS: explore a rich selection of prayers and reflections that connect faith with global solidarity—offering litanies, virtual votives, and themed prayer journeys for our sisters and brothers around the world.