Invitation to Prayer and Reflection
By Sister Ethel Howley, SSND
Pope Francis published his third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, in October, 2020, on "fraternity and social friendship."
Pray With Us
Dia de los Muertos Virtual Vigil
The Immigration Law & Justice (ILJ) Network is coordinating a virtual vigil to honor the migrants who died while crossing the border this past year.
Prayer for Peace in the World
Immaculate Heart of Mary, help us to conquer the menace of evil, which so easily takes root in the hearts of the people of today, and whose immeasurable effects already weigh down upon our modern world and seem to block the paths toward the future.
From famine and war, deliver us.
A Message from Archbishop Lori: Fasting, penance and prayer for peace
The Holy Father will lead an hour of prayer beginning at noon EDT Friday, Oct. 27 (6 p.m. in Rome) in St. Peter’s Square. He calls the faithful to participate in whatever way they feel is appropriate. In the words of Pope Francis: “War does not solve any problems, it only sows death and destruction. It increases hatred, multiplies revenge. War erases the future. … Silence the weapons. Listen to the cry of the poor, the people, the children, for peace.”
Foundation Day Prayer 2023 - Celebrating 190 years
Please join the School Sisters of Notre Dame in prayer and celebration of this year’s Foundation Day. May our prayer in communion with the entire congregation continue to root us in love, faith, and hope!
2023 Blessed Theresa Feast Day Prayer
The year 2023 brings the 190th anniversary of Mother Theresa founding the School Sisters of Notre Dame. If she were with us, she might echo Mary’s question to the angel: ‘How can this be?’
Prayer to St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, favored child and Lily of the Mohawks, I come to seek your intercession in my present need.
Prayer for Earth Day 2023
"Compassion is not a beautiful feeling, it is not pietism; it means creating a new bond with the other. The world needs this creative and active charity, people who do not stand in front of a screen to comment, but instead, people who get their hands dirty to remove degradation and restore dignity."
Laudato Si Weekly Lenten Reflections 2023
Sister Kathy Schmittgens and Sister Lucille Coughlin wrote a beautiful Lenten reflection as part of the Central Pacific Province’s Laudato Si' Action Platform Implementation Team. They connect Laudato Si’ quotes with readings of the Gospel. Follow along each week with a different reflection!
Sister Eileen Reilly - Preaching for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Preaching on Catholic Women Preach, for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sister Eileen Reilly, SSND offers a reflection on the gospel's call to "be perfect" through the lens of her ministry with people who have lost loved ones to violence and murder.
Deep Incarnation - The Evolutionary Journey of Advent
This Advent Season, revisit the Integral Vision video - Deep Incarnation - The Evolutionary Journey of Advent.
Advent 2022 - Daily Intentions
The Generalate Community prays daily during Advent for a particular province, group, or global concern. Each member of the Generalate Community composes a prayer for an intention and prays it on the specified day during the Eucharistic celebration.
Foundation Day Prayer
To help celebrate Foundation Day tomorrow, Ministry Services, in collaboration with Sister Harriet Schnurr, SSND, prepared this year’s prayer. May our prayer in communion with the entire congregation increase the Circulation of Love.
Prayer for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
"I am well aware that this Message comes to you at a difficult time: the pandemic swept down on us like an unexpected and furious storm; it has been a time of trial for everyone, but especially for us elderly persons. Many of us fell ill, others died or experienced the death of spouses or loved ones, while others found themselves isolated and alone for long periods". ~Pope Frances
May 8 Is "World Day of Prayer for Vocations"
World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be observed this Sunday, May 8, 2022. It is also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2).
Earth Day Prayer Service - April 22nd 2022
April 22 is Earth Day. Print this Prayer Service
Easter Blessings
This week, Christians all over the world celebrate the Triduum, recalling the suffering, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Throughout the season of Lent we were horrified by the shocking death and destruction of the war in Ukraine.
Solidarity Day at The Watermark Benefitted Ukraine Refugees
On March 25, the Sisters at The Watermark gathered for a Solidarity Day in honor of Ukraine. They prayed for the war-torn country during their weekly Communion Service and took up a collection for the province fund that is helping our Sisters in Europe feed, shelter, care for and teach incoming refugees.
Holy Week Reflections 2022 - A Pilgrimage of Dangerous Journeys
We have journeyed together this Lent, stopping along the way to reflect on our commitment to those who seek justice as immigrants. As we go forward into Holy Week, we recall the pilgrimage that Jesus made and his victory of life over death in the resurrection. We invite you to reflect on these images, poems, short videos, and prayers as you make space for contemplation during this Holy Week.
A Prayer for Ukraine
We hold before you
all who live close to war and conflict;
and all who live close to
the threat of war and violence.
Prayer for the World Day of Social Justice
This Sunday (2/20) is the World Day of Social Justice. Social justice is an integral part of Church teaching and the foundation of what SSND refers to as Shalom and our efforts to “work actively toward enhancing just structures that foster fullness of life and toward changing unjust structures that inhibit it.”
Prayer for an End to Human Trafficking
On February 8th, the SSNDs will join with people worldwide to pray for an end to human trafficking. You can participate in this online event here.
Feast Day of Sr. Josephine Bakhita - February 8
This prayer to St. Josephine Bakhita is dedicated to Sr. Jean McLoughlin, who passed away in 2021. She was a member of the SSND Trafficking committee for many years and also volunteered at a survivor trafficking shelter in the area where she lived.
