Together, we pray for #MichaelBell in what may be his final moments as Florida seeks to take his life. Merciful God, may Michael know your love, kindness, and compassion. May he know your peace. Lord, hear our prayer.

Florida has executed #MichaelBell. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine upon him. May we remember that responding to death with more death will never equate to justice.

“Our Lady wants everyone to wear the Scapular. … The reason for this is that the Scapular is our sign of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.” - Sr. Lúcia, one of the children of Fátima Learn why EVERY Catholic ought to practice this devotion: bit.ly/EWTNMtCarmel

"According to sev­er­al met­rics, states that impose the death penal­ty are not safer than states that do not use the death penal­ty." deathpenaltyinfo.org/dpi-series-fac…

On the First Friday of each month, CMN holds a Virtual Prayer Vigil to lament upcoming executions and bear witness to the inviolable dignity of all human life. This month, Sr. Laurie Brink, OP, reflected on how we are more than our worst mistake. 🎥 youtube.com/live/h9pBM79vg…

Despite overwhelming evidence that no crime occurred, an East Texas judge has approved an Oct. 16 execution date for Robert Roberson. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/… Houston Public Media KERA News Toluwani Osibamowo Texas Defender Service TCADP Witness to Innocence Innocence Project The Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences #deathpenalty

We think of the crosses in our lives and may be confused when Jesus says: “My burden is light.” His point is that if we try to carry them alone, they will always be too heavy. United or “yoked” to him we will always find the strength we need. No wonder he says: “Come to me.”

"Even though they control the bulk of the country’s prison population and typically have the power to grant clemency, many governors have consistently failed to exercise the power of forgiveness, to all of our detriment." rappcampaign.com/governors-use-…

Texas’s death row is one of the most punitive. One small change came with a new pilot program that allows certain men out of solitary confinement for a few hours each day. For some, it is the first time in a quarter century they’ve felt human touch. houstonchronicle.com/news/investiga…

St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!

For our Virtual Prayer Vigil this month, we invited Sr. Laurie Brink, OP to give a reflection on the Scripture reading. 🎥 Missed the Vigil? Watch the recording on our YouTube! youtube.com/live/h9pBM79vg…

How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States. theconversation.com/how-the-cathol… The Conversation U.S. Catholic Mobilizing Network Sister Helen Prejean

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church, pray for us!

"Krisanne V Murphy, executive director of Catholic Mobilizing Network told OSV News the judge’s 'regrettable decision' is 'a sad display of a vengeful pursuit of death. It must not be confused with a pursuit of justice.'" osvnews.com/texas-judge-se…

Saint Mary Magdalene, pray for us!

Last week we created an advocacy action for Edward Zakrzewski due to Gov. DeSantis’ fast signing of his death warrant. Many of you have already advocated for him, but if you haven’t, please do so now before July 31st! Raise your voice: catholicsmobilizing.org/stop-the-execu…

The feast day of Our Lady, Mother of Divine Grace, is July 23. There are many titles for our Blessed Mother Mary, and many prayers we can pray to ask for her intercession: ow.ly/1Zpv50Wpgmx Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

July 23 is the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden. Bridget received visions of Christ’s suffering many times, and went on to found the order of the Most Holy Savior. ewtn.com/catholicism/sa…

On July 7, CMN staff met with student Fellows of the DMV Policy Institute to give a presentation on the company's work and mission. CMN extends a special thank you to the DMV Policy Institute for this wonderful opportunity and to each of the students for attending! 🫶

Saint Sharbel Makhluf, Priest, pray for us!