The Chaplet of Berrigan and Day

For use with Anglican prayer beads.

Based on the lives and teachings of Dorothy Day and Daniel Berrigan. 
Created for the Order of Berrigan and Day

Cross: 
"We make our prayer in the Name of that God (+) Whose Name is Peace and Decency and Unity and Love." ~Daniel Berrigan
(Spoken on May 17, 1968 in Catonsville, Maryland.) 

Invitatory/Processional Bead:
"What we would like to do is change the world." ~Dorothy Day 

Resurrection Bead: 
"And yet, and yet..." (inhale and hold for a moment)
(exhale) "And yet, there is hope" ~Daniel Berrigan

Cruciform Bead: 
"And somehow the walls expanded." ~ Dorothy Day
(Followed by a moment of Silence.) 

First Week: Welcome
"With hospitality and humility of heart, we generously offer and humbly receive the Gift of Holy Welcome." (Repeat with each of the seven beads.)

Cruciform Bead: 
"And somehow the walls expanded." ~ Dorothy Day
(Followed by a moment of Silence.) 

Second Week: Listening 
"With compassionate presence, we listen to the Voices of Spirit, of Silence, of our own Souls, and of our Siblings in God; especially those who are too often unheard, misunderstood, and misrepresented." (Repeat with each of the seven beads.)

Cruciform Bead: 
"And somehow the walls expanded." ~ Dorothy Day
(Followed by a moment of Silence.) 

Third Week: Work 
"With radical openness and hopeful enthusiasm, we collaborate, co-create, and sow seeds of Lifegiving Love with all who seek Justice and Peace." 
(Repeat with each of the seven beads.)

 Cruciform Bead: 
"And somehow the walls expanded." ~ Dorothy Day
(Followed by a moment of Silence.) 

Fourth Week: Let us re-member the Works of Mercy; stating one on each bead. 
1. To feed the hungry.
2. To give water to the thirsty. 
3. To clothe the naked. 
4. To shelter the homeless. 
5. To visit the sick. 
6. To visit the imprisoned, or ransom the captive. 
7. To bury the dead. 

Cruciform Bead: 
"And somehow the walls expanded." ~ Dorothy Day
(Followed by a moment of Silence.) 

Closing Prayers: 

Resurrection Bead: 
"And yet, and yet..." (inhale and hold for a moment)
(exhale) "And yet, there is hope" ~Daniel Berrigan

Recessional Bead: 
"What we would like to do is change the world." ~Dorothy Day 

Cross: 
"The only solution is love...The final word is love... Love and ever more love."
 ~ Dorothy Day 

The Order of Berrigan and Day was founded May 1, 2025 by Abbot-Bishop Danny Bryant in Nashville, Tennessee. Participation in the Order is not limited those residing in the Nashville area. I have yet to figure out how to successfully post links on Substack, but if you leave a comment inquiring, I can point you toward more information about the Order. I'm humbled and excited to be a part of this timely movement of Spirit! 
Deep Peace and Good Trouble,
~ Cheryl Anne