Schedule an action on the 23rd of the month, symbolizing 23 hours a day in isolation: As a part of the Together to End Solitary campaign, join people throughout the U.S. who are holding monthly actions on the 23rd of each month to call for an end to the torture of solitary, at the recommendation of people incarcerated in Pelican Bay prison who led the momentous hunger strikes in California prisons. To see recent and upcoming actions on the 23rd of the month, and to share yours, go to: www.togethertoendsolitary.org. Maybe your action could be to watch the DVD, Breaking Down the Box (41 Minutes).
In his writing on the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis invites everyone to participate in 24 Hours for the Lord on March 4, 5. The SSNDs at Wilton are praying in the following way:
A common vespers on Friday, March 4 at 6 pm;
A common prayer at 8 pm;
Common prayer at 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm on Saturday, March 5.
CNDs have been invited to participate in any or all of the prayer times. Pat McCarthy will lead the 8 pm prayer service.
