Reflection

The 2016 Lenten Message of Pope Francis

This resource reviews the central message of Pope Francis's 2016 Lenten Message in the Year of Mercy. Reflection questions and a prayer are included.
Prayer

Prayer to Mary, Woman of Listening (English and Spanish)

Pope Francis offers this prayer to Our Mother, who listens, who decides, and who acts by the example of her son Jesus.
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Prayer

International Day Against Police Brutality: March 15

This prayer is for those who serve as police in our communities; we pray they develop discernment and relationships with all the people they serve, so police brutality becomes a thing of the...
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Prayer Service

Pope Francis’s 2016 World Day of Migrants and Refugees Message

This prayer service, entitled “Migrants and Refugees Challenge Us: The Response of the Gospel of Mercy,” uses words from Pope Francis’s message with a response that is meant to stir us into...
Prayer Service

Remembering Rutilio Grande García, S.J.

Fr. Rutilio Grande walked with the poor and marginalized Salvadoran people and is said to have inspired Monseñor Óscar Romero to become another voice for the oppressed people of El Salvador. This...
Bulletin Insert

Faith, Citizenship, and the 2016 United States Election

This bulletin insert connects Catholic social thought to politics and offers a prayer, reflection questions, and resources to become an informed and faithful voter during the upcoming election season.
Lectionary Reflection

First Sunday of Lent [c] February 14, 2016

First Sunday of Lent [c] February 14, 2016
Lectionary Reflection

Ash Wednesday [c] February 10, 2016

Ash Wednesday [c] February 10, 2016
Lectionary Reflection

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time [c] February 7, 2016

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time [c] February 7, 2016
Lectionary Reflection

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time [c] January 31, 2016

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time [c] January 31, 2016
Reflection

Lenten Reflections 2016: Following Jesus on the Path of Nonviolence

These 11 reflections are written by John Dear, a Catholic priest and world-renowned peacemaker and nonviolent activist for social justice. Father John invites all of us "to reflect on the nonviolence...
Video

Social Justice Films

Movies are a great way to engage participants in discussion about social justice themes and ideas. This resource categorizes films by social justice topic. Guidelines for using the movies as well as...