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DAY FIVE:
January 20, 2016
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Intercession
For
an end to the use of the death penalty in our country.
Prayers
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory
Be
Reflection
As
Catholics, we believe and put our hope in a merciful and loving God. We are
conscious of our own brokenness and need for redemption. Our Lord calls us to imitate
him more perfectly by witnessing to the inherent dignity of every person,
including those whose actions have been despicable. Our faith and hope is in the
mercy of God who says to us, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown
mercy” (Mt 5:7) and “I desire mercy, not sacrifice” (Mt 9:13). As Christians we
are called to oppose the culture of death by witnessing to something greater
and more perfect: a gospel of life, hope and mercy.
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Acts of Reparation (choose one)
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Clean
a room in your house without being asked or without telling anyone. Pray for
your family members while you clean, “[a]nd your Father who sees in secret will
repay you” (Matthew 6:6).
- Read
about a Church teaching you don’t understand in the Catechism.
- Make
an honest assessment of your “giving finances”—are you giving too little? Make
a resolution to give a set weekly or monthly donation to your parish or
favorite local charity.
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One Step Further
For
some people who are committed to upholding the sanctity of human life, the
death penalty can present a challenge. Properly understood, however, Catholic
teaching against the death penalty is both persuasive and eminently pro-life. Find
out why in "Life Matters: A Catholic Response to the Death Penalty."
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