The Option for the Poor is central principle of the Church's social teaching and relevant in disasters such as the tsunami in South East Asia. This unit consists of fact sheets on the poverty and...
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This two-page fact sheet is on the poverty in the Tsunami-impacted countries and how poor countries are effected by natural disasters.
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This Computer Workers Game, which focuses on the rights of workers in the computer industry, was reproduced from the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)'s Fairground magazine.
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From Sudan to Kashmir to Colombia to Chechyna, this litany prays for victims of conflicts around the world - and that we might be peacemakers and justice seekers in working for their resolution.
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Those who are poor often do not have the option of buying healthy and nutritious foods. Instead, they often rely on cheaper, high calorie foods that maximize calorie intake for each dollar spent....
This reflection, adapted from the book, Seeds of Destruction, includes Thomas Merton's thoughts and reflections on Gandhi's life and witness.
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This Food for Thought explores why hunger and poverty in so prevalent in the African continent and gives basic recommendations for food security for Africa.
Prejudice against migrants and concern for their welfare is a major concern for the Church. Use this resource to take a closer look at how our faith calls us to respond with compassion, solidarity,...
Poverty, Disasters and Development
Poverty and Natural Disasters: the South East Asian Tsunami
Prayer for Those in Poverty
Computer Workers Game
Prayer for Conflicts around the World
Poverty and Nutrition
Reflection on Privileges
Reflections from Thomas Merton on Gandhi's Witness
Thanksgiving for the Call to Promote Peace and Justice
The Social Concerns of the Church (Sollicitudo Rei Socialis)
Hunger - Why Africa?
A Scriptural Reflection on Migrants: Solidarity, Hope, and Hospitality