Reflections from the Lenten Prayer Service for Peace

Last week, Feb. 28, the Motherhouse Community and friends organized a public prayer service in front of Senator Mitch McConnell’s office. Here are photos, quotes and press from the event.

Mary Swain reflects, “The service was excellent, involving many persons to read a short piece or to speak. There was singing led by a small group, a choir. We could all join in. We were outside at 6th and Broadway, busy corner, outside the courthouse. Certainly 65 people there, maybe more. We had 50 programs, passed them out and shared with others. A good feeling.”

Susan Classen says, “I was inspired by all of the people who came and the realization that we are not alone in our concern for the Palestinians in Gaza. I left feeling emboldened to continue speaking out in collaboration with others who are also committed to being strong, peaceful and prayerful voices.”

The gathering was picked up by several news sources as seen below.

• “The Sisters of Loretto call for Peace during Lenten prayer vigil” (Courier Journal).
• “Nuns pray for peace in Gaza at McConnell’s Louisville office” (Lexington Herald Leader).
• “Public Lenten prayer service held in Louisville for Peace in Palestine, Israel” (Courier Journal).
• “Members of the community in Louisville gather to pray for peace in Palestine” (msn.com)
• Kentucky Edition | February 28, 2024 | Season 2 | Episode 194 | PBS (3 minutes into the video)

Thank you to all who attended!

Photo credit: All photos by Donna Mattingly SL