Society of Helpers

03/08/2026

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Pope Leo's prayer for Disarmament & Peace:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord of Life, you shaped every human being in your image and likeness.
We believe you created us for communion, not for war, for fraternity, not for destruction.
You who greeted your disciples saying, "Peace be with you,"
grant us the gift of your peace and the strength to make it a reality in history.

Today we lift up our prayer for peace in the world,
asking that nations renounce weapons and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy.
Disarm our hearts of hatred, resentment, and indifference, so we may become instruments of reconciliation.
Help us understand that true security does not come from control fueled by fear,
but from trust, justice, and solidarity among peoples.

Lord, enlighten the leaders of the nations, so they may have the courage to abandon projects of death,
halt the arms race, and place the lives of the most vulnerable at the center.
May the nuclear threat never again dictate the future of humanity.

Holy Spirit, make us faithful and creative builders of daily peace:
in our hearts, our families, our communities, and our cities.
May every kind word, every gesture of reconciliation,
and every choice for dialogue be seeds of a new world.

Amen.

01/29/2026

LCWR issued a public statement today that reads as follows:

At this moment in history, when fear is normalized, violence is amplified, and democratic life is under strain in the United States and across the world, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) raises a clear and unwavering moral voice: violence is not the Gospel response.

The way of Jesus calls us to a love that refuses harm, rejects domination, and insists on the dignity of every person. Love demands more than silence or neutrality. It requires truth-telling, moral courage, and a willingness to stand publicly with those whose lives and rights are threatened. Nonviolence is not passivity; it is disciplined, courageous action rooted in justice and hope.

Across the globe and within our own communities — from Ukraine to Minneapolis — we see the tragic consequences of aggression. Violence does not resolve conflict or restore peace; it deepens wounds and multiplies suffering. Nonviolence, by contrast, requires profound interior strength and sustained commitment. It must be cultivated personally and communally, and practiced intentionally within social, political, and global systems.

Women religious have long understood this truth through lived experience. Since arriving in what would become the United States in 1727, congregations of women religious have participated in the shaping of this nation through education, healthcare, advocacy, and service to those most at risk. Throughout the evolving life of this democracy, women religious have sought to embody gospel values in public life, especially in times of moral crisis.

In continuity with this witness, we unequivocally denounce the use of violence in any form. We call upon individuals and communities — and especially those entrusted with leadership in local, state, and federal government — to choose paths that uphold human rights, protect democratic processes, and honor the dignity of life at every stage.

In these times, the members of LCWR commit to a public, prophetic presence rooted in prayer and expressed through concrete action. We pledge to make visible the Gospel through advocacy for nonviolence, racial justice, humane immigration policies, and care for our common home. Our hope does not rest in force or fear, but in the transformative power of love lived boldly and together.

The statement is also on the LCWR website at https://www.lcwr.org/news/choosing-nonviolence-as-gospel-witness

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from The Society of Helpers

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Merry Christmas from The Society of Helpers

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12/12/2025

Today we celebrate the blessed feast of our Lady of Guadalupe. Let these words remind us that we are never alone, even in our most uncertain times.

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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Society of Helpers!

11/01/2025

Today on All Saints Day, we celebrate the countless souls who inspire us to live with compassion, faith, and hope.

10/21/2025

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10/12/2025

Today four Helpers participated in the Eucharistic Procession heading towards the detention center outside Chicago. Unfortunately, the delegation was unable to bring communion to the detained refugees. What a blessed experience it was for us.