Two purple candles sit lit in dirt and dust, denoting the second week of Advent, awaiting our Promise - Jesus
Litany

Second Sunday of Advent - December 9, 2018

The prophetic tradition echoes in today's readings; and the reflections of a prophet of our time, Daniel Berrigan, S.J., offer us hope in a dark time.
Two purple candles sit lit in dirt and dust, denoting the second week of Advent, awaiting our Promise - Jesus
Litany

First Sunday of Advent - December 2, 2018

Advent invites us to consider the signs of these dark times and how the Word calls us to respond by active and engaged waiting for the Lord of Justice.   
December 2018 calendar to denote the month that Advent takes place and the days for prayer and action
Calendar

December 2018: Advent in Action

This month's calendar focuses on ways to practice Advent in Action.  
The wood of a campfire shapes into a cross, with the flame burning strongly, representing the igniting flame of Jesus in the world.
Prayer

Prayer for Advent

At Advent, we turn to the Prophet Isaiah to remind us of the Light we may partake of as we do the work of justice and peace.  
Activity

Service and Justice: the Center of Our Lives

This video uses quotes from Center of Concern’s co-founder and Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Pedro Arrupe, S.J. To view the artistic reflection, click here: http://bit.ly/2zYHsJH....
Prayer

Prayer to St. Martin de Porres

This video puts the lines of “Prayer to St. Martin de Porres” to music for an easy-to-use resource to start a parish meeting, youth group event, service trip, or religion class. To view the...
Activity

Food, Family, and Tradition: Thanksgiving with Lidia Bastianich

For Creative Voice and renowned chef Lidia Bastianich, food has always been about family and traditions: “Food is an identity, a footprint of who you are.” She shares recipes for Turkey Breast...
Fact Sheet & Handout

CST and Female Genital Mutilation

This fact sheet provides background information on female genital mutilation and identifies voices of women and men working to end this practice. Faith in action steps and discussion questions are...
Prayer Service

Living CST: Robert F. Kennedy

This prayer service uses quotes from Robert F. Kennedy, a transformed leader who spent his career as a politician putting the marginalized and impoverished at the center of his policy...
Prayer

Prayer on the Feast of St. Cecilia

On November 22, the feast of St. Cecilia, let us celebrate the great gift of music and the community that it can create.  
Film Discussion Guide

Coco

Coco tells the story of Miguel, a young musician who goes on a journey during Día de los Muertos. The rich symbolism and spiritual themes of death, self-discovery, family, and forgiveness are...
Activity

Service and the Pastoral Circle

This simple activity uses the four moments of the Pastoral Circle (experience, analysis, reflection, and action) to guide service experiences.