by Jennie Murphy | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog Articles
In The Pope Video for November, the Holy Father asks us to pray for those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. He remincs us that all of us are vulnerable and that Christian communities must be welcoming, open to listening, and full of hope. Every day about 2...
by Jennie Murphy | Nov 1, 2025 | Blog Articles
Lord Jesus, who invites those who are weary and burdened to come and rest in your Heart: Today we come to ask for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts. May they find in our communities places of welcome, listening, and understanding. May we know how to be close...
by Jennie Murphy | Oct 24, 2025 | Blog Articles
Anyone who has studied even a little Latin knows that the word religio, or religion, comes from the verb religere, meaning “to gather” or “to bring together.” By its very nature, then, religion is meant to be a force of unity, a vocation that draws people closer to...
by Jennie Murphy | Oct 8, 2025 | Blog Articles
Fr. Phil (a Catholic), and Saima (a Muslim), co-wrote this reflection.Saima: I met Fr. Phil on my first day of work in university ministry. He greeted me with Assalam-o-Alekum, the Muslim greeting in Arabic meaning “peace be upon you,” which I’m not...
by Jennie Murphy | Oct 3, 2025 | Blog Articles
“Since I could not be a missionary through action, I wanted to be one through prayer and penance” (Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus). Saint Thérèse is the patron saint of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network. From childhood, she lived the charism and spirit of...
by Jennie Murphy | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog Articles
Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice and human fraternity. October 2025 – Pope Leo XIV Lord Jesus,You, who in diversity are oneand look lovingly at every person,help us to recognize...
