Stations of the Cross for Justice
A virtual Lenten reflection
by Franciscans International

● Date: 13 April 2022 ● Time: 2pm (Geneva) / 8am (New York)

The Stations of the Cross that we usually pray during the season of Lent helps us reflect on the mystery of the suffering and death of Jesus in an intimate way.

We would like to invite you to a special virtual reflection.

The Social Justice Way of the Cross lets us reflect more specifically on following the footsteps of Jesus in solidarity of those who are suffering because their human rights are violated.

We will be joined by sisters and brothers from across the world, who will share their testimonies from the communities we work with and lead us in prayer.

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Feast Day of St. Clare of Assisi

On behalf of the International Board of Directors
 and the team of Franciscans International,
I wish you a happy feast of Saint Clare.
Fraternally,
 
Markus Heinze OFM
Executive Director
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Feast of Saint Francis, 2018
Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On behalf of the Franciscans International team I wish you a Happy Feast of Saint Francis!

Today, I have a special request for you. In about ten days an important treaty will be discussed at the United Nations to better protect people’s lives from violations by transnational corporations and other business enterprises. On this occasion, we are organizing a panel discussion at the United Nations with Bishops from different regions of the world to bring the people’s voice to the attention of decision makers.

May I ask you to support our efforts with your prayer through the coming nine days? If you like you can use the prayer below that I wrote inspired by the St. Francis Prayer.

Do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to know more about this treaty process.
 
Fraternally,

Markus Heinze, OFM
Executive Director
Francis' Peace Prayer

  

  
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Lord, make me an advocate of all those who are discriminated and excluded.
Where people are discriminated because of their race,
Let me advocate for fraternity;
Where people are disadvantaged or persecuted because of their religion,
Let me advocate for religious freedom;
Where people are discriminated because of their sexual orientation or gender identity,
Let me advocate for equality and their dignity;
Where people are treated as slaves,
Let me advocate for their freedom;
Where people are migrating and seeking refuge,
Let me advocate for their protection and security;
Where people are evicted from their land and home,
Let me advocate for compensation;
Where people exploit the resources of the earth for their private interest,
Let me advocate for justice and solidarity;
Where our mother Earth is damaged and polluted,
Let me advocate for the protection and respect of Creation,
Where peoples and nations fight against each other,
Let me advocate for Peace and Reconciliation.

Because it is You, who is present in our Sisters and Brothers.
It is you, who gave us an inalienable dignity as your creatures.
Together with Jesus our Lord and Brother we pray to you: 
Your Kingdom come, your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.