Prayer for Immigrants

Prayer is at the foundation of our relationship with God and with one another. When we pray together, God transforms us both individually and as members of the Body of Christ who are sent on mission in the world. There are many ways to pray, including liturgical prayer, silence, adoration, recited prayer, petition, etc. Prayer can be individual or together. Prayer is ongoing. As our guide and foundation, prayer inspires all we do, and we continually engage in and return to prayer even as we reach out, learn, and act.

Ways Parishes Can Participate in Prayer for Immigrants

• Participate in the Share the Journey Campaign
  • This campaign puts in action what Pope Francis calls for, “culture of encounter” as a common goal, encouraging people to be fearless in the ways they look beyond themselves to the needs of others, “Faith is an encounter with Jesus, and we must do what Jesus does: encounter others,” he said.

• Organize Mass or prayer services dedicated to refugees and immigrants
  • Sample Prayer Service: Immigration/Migration
  • Prayer of the Faithful: Intentions for the Immigrant

• Pray the Rosary
  • Unity in Diversity: A Scriptural Rosary (English | Spanish)
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe and Tales of Immigrants
  • Las Posadas Navideñas: A guide to celebrating the Holy Family's Journey 
  • Novena for Migrant Families (English)

• Have other prayers available
  • A Prayer for Immigrant Children
  • Prayer for migrants families (English | Spanish)
  • Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day