2011 World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2011

Pope Benedict's 2011 World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2011 focuses on Religious Freedom as the path to peace this year.  This resource provides and overview of his message along with...

Advent Prayer: Enkindle Our Hope

This Advent prayer reflects the deep longings of our hearts and of our world for the light that can dispel the darkness and lead us to peace.  
Prayer Service

Advent Prayer Service - God Draws Near

The Advent season calls us anew to reflect on the many ways God draws near to us.  God draws near in mystery, in joys, in sorrows, in beginnings, and in endings.  This prayer service provides...
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Poverty Quiz - Based on 2010 Census Results

Poverty in the U.S. has hit record levels in light of the current economic crisis.  New Census Bureau data details the extent of the reality. This poverty quiz tests the participant's knowledge...

Visual Reflection and Meditation on Gratitude - PowerPoint

This 15-slide reflection offers psalm reflections on gratitude and God's abundant generosity.  Photo images are overlayed with quotes from the psalms.  Select your own instrumental music to...

Reflection on the Communion of Saints by Henri Nouwen

This reflection, by Fr. Henri Nouwen, is on the "communion of saints".

Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Update

Ending Poverty in Our Time. The Millennium Development Goals consist of eight key targets set by world leaders to address and eliminate poverty by 2015. World leaders just met to assess their...

Beatified: John Henry Newman

John Henry Newman was one of the most influential and well-known figures of 19th century Catholicism. Newman’s life was spent attempting to integrate mind and heart, faith and reason.  In his...

A Theology of Power: Part Three

Starting with A New Worldview.Part Three explores the world view of the Israelites and the contextual use of power in scripture, drawing out a deeper understanding of the nature of power and God's...

Prayer for Reflection on Recent Poverty Statistics

On September 16, 2010 the U.S. Census Bureau released the latest poverty statistics showing that poverty levels in the U.S. have reached a 15-year high with one in seven residents now living in...