Jesus, our brother, you suffered execution at the hands of the state but you did not let hatred overcome you. Help us to reach out to victims of violence so that our enduring love may help them heal. Holy Spirit of God, You strengthen us in the struggle for justice. Help us to work tirelessly for the abolition of state-sanctioned death and to renew our society in its very heart so that violence will be no more. We are taught in the American way of life that some life is sacred.
Innocent life is sacred.
The Voice of Dead Men Biography of Helen Prejean Helen Prejean, C.S.J., is a writer, speaker, and community organizer who has lived and worked in Louisiana all her life. Her articles have appeared in many publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Baltimore Sun. She is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille, which she joined in 1957. Sister Helen currently chairs the Board of Directors of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. A writer, lecturer, and community organizer, she has lived and worked in Louisiana all her life.