A Reflection for the Thursday of the Third Week of Lent, by Molly Cahill

As a form of solidarity with all living in Ukraine and a prayer for their rescue, here is a form of the Stations of the Cross built from the stories of Ukrainians suffering from the violence of Russia’s invasion.

But don't make a big show of it either. There is a fine line between being a witness and being a weirdo.

As Russian troops approached Ukraine’s capital, Pope Francis phoned the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, offering his encouragement and promising, “I will do everything I can” to help.

What do my prayers for Ukraine achieve? Is this about convincing God to intervene or softening my own heart so I can suffer with my Ukrainian brothers and sisters?

My formal, reserved church could take a cue from those who pray with raw urgency.