Pastoral Responses to Immigrant Challenges in 2025
Peace Circles of Pastoral Migratoria
Peace Circles of Pastoral Migratoria are a pastoral exercise that provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their challenges, fears and hopes. By reflecting on their faith, participants analyze their experiences and the situations around them, fostering compassion and understanding.
The following resources are designed to help facilitate Peace Circles within your parish community, after initial training is completed. For information on upcoming training sessions, please contact Raymundo Valdez at rvaldez@archchicago.org.
Feel free to download and share them as needed.
Pastoral Resources for Peace Circles of Pastoral Migratoria
These resources are meant to strengthen the pastoral and spiritual component of Peace Circles of Pastoral Migratoria. Feel free to download and share them as needed.
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Psalms English
Psalm 5| Psalm 23| Psalm 24 | Psalm 28 | Psalm 35|
R. The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; he restores my soul.
R. The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.
R. The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. You set a table before me in front of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
R. The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. Indeed, goodness and mercy* will pursue me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of the LORD for endless days.
Bible Verses
Romans 5: 2-5 | Isaiah 43: 1-3
Isaiah 43: 1-3
But now, thus says the LORD,
who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name: you are mine.
When you pass through waters, I will be with you.
through rivers, you shall not be swept away.
When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned,
nor will flames consume you.
For I, the LORD, am your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your savior.
Ethiopia and Seba* in exchange for you.
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ORACION
Dios bueno y misericordioso,
somos tu pueblo migrante que sigue sufriendo,
en este tiempo de inseguridad y deportaciones.
Lágrimas, desolación y tristeza son el pan de cada día
de familias separadas y de niños abandonados,
por un sistema migratorio injusto.
Amado Jesús, sabemos que nos escuchas
cuando oramos por nuestros derechos.
Sabemos que caminas a nuestro lado,
mientras acompañamos a las personas más vulnerables.
La experiencia de tu cruz y resurrección nos sostiene.
Muéstranos Espíritu Santo, la luz de la esperanza en el camino,
que los migrantes sintamos tu apoyo y fortaleza,
y recordemos siempre las palabras de nuestro hermano Jesús:
“Vengan benditos de mi Padre,
porque fui forastero y ustedes me acogieron”. AMEN
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Civic Resources for Peace Circles of Pastoral Migratoria
These resources are provided to support the mental and emotional well-being of participants in Peace Circles of Pastoral Migratoria. They were developed or compiled from trusted organizations.
Accompaniment Bags of Pastoral Migratoria
Accompaniment bags are a way for the parish community to show its support to families separated by detention or deportation, with prayer, resources and practical assistance. The bags are a tangible expression of solidarity during times of suffering and transition.