The movement to abolish the death penalty needs the religious community because the heart of religion is about compassion, human rights, and the indivisible dignity of each human person made in the image of God.

When you try, God is there and you get the grace you need to get you through.

people are more than the worst thing they have ever done in their lives

I saw the suffering and I let myself feel it… I saw the injustice and was compelled to do something about it. I changed from being a nun who only prayed for the suffering world to a woman with my sleeves rolled up, living my prayer.

There are spaces of sorrow only God can touch.

Lavish love on others receive it gratefully when it come to you. Cultivate friendship like a garden. It is the best love of all.

If we believe that murder is wrong and not admissible in our society, then it has to be wrong for everyone, not just individuals but governments as well.