Lectionary Reflection

Feast of the Epiphany [c] January 3, 2016

Feast of the Epiphany [c] January 3, 2016
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Lectionary Reflection

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [c] January 1, 2016

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [c] January 1, 2016
Reflection

A Call to Mercy and Peace: Pope Francis's 2016 World Day of Peace Message

Pope Francis has issued a call to reject indifference and to grow in solidarity, mercy and peace in the New Year. These reflection questions on his message can help us to think about his challenge...
Lectionary Reflection

Feast of the Holy Family [c] December 27, 2015

Feast of the Holy Family [c] December 27, 2015  
Lectionary Reflection

The Nativity of the Lord [c] December 25, 2015

The Nativity of the Lord [c] December 25, 2015  
Four lit Advent candles stand in dark dirt and dust, held together in a black bowl, denoting the fourth week of Advent
Lectionary Reflection

Fourth Sunday of Advent [c] December 20, 2015

Fourth Sunday of Advent [c] December 20, 2015
Reflection

Pope Francis’s Visit to Africa

This artistic smilebox reflection takes quotes from Pope Francis’s trips to Kenya, Uganda, and Central African Republic and offers a prayerful meditation on the Gospel call to uphold the poorest...
Toolbox

Anti-Human Trafficking

Here are resources to raise our awareness of the sin of human trafficking and the plight of migrants, who often fall victim to trafficking. Resources are provided by UNANIMA International and...
Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Freedom

Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J., explores the faith-based concept of freedom that is an important part of Catholic Social Teaching, freedom that is grounded in both human dignity and the common...
Reflection

Visions and Hope for the New Year - 2016

This reflection invites a review of the past year as we look forward to the new year. Journaling messages of gratitude and hope for personal development can lead to action that supports those in need...
Reflection

A Thousand Paper Cranes: The Story of Sadako Sasaki

Learn the story of the little girl named Sadako who was affected by the Hiroshima bombing in Japan and folded 1,000 paper cranes for peace in our world. This reflection also includes instructions on...
Reflection

Bread and Roses Strike of 1912

On January 11, 1912, textile workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, cried out “Give us bread, but give us roses, too!” This reflection summarizes the events that occurred in 1912, provides...