Reflection

A Light Has Shone: Christmas Reflection

The joy of the birth of Christ is the central message in this reflection, accompanied by the music of the Benedictine Monks of the Weston Priory. To view this Christmas reflection, click here:...
Bulletin Insert

Alternative Giving for Christmas

This annual resource highlights several organizations that offer suggestions for alternative giving this Christmas season. Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of Center of Concern.
Fact Sheet & Handout

United Nations Climate Change Convention

This fact sheet includes a summary of the upcoming climate change talks in Paris that will focus on a universal agreement on environmental regulations for the participating countries. Copyright ©...
Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Housing

Father Fred Kammer writes on Catholic social thought and housing and the need for adequate shelter for all God’s children. Included reflection questions, advocacy ideas and a prayer. Copyright...
Reflection

Pax Christi International Calls for an End of Escalating Violence in Israel & Palestine

This press release by Pax Christi International summarizes the escalating violence between Israel and Palestine and includes reflection questions for group discussion. Copyright © 2015, Pax...
Prayer Service

Building a Global Community: Promoting and Protecting the Human Dignity of the World's Citizens

This prayer service commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) put forth by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of...
Prayer Service

Thomas Merton: On Pilgrimage

This short prayer service uses Merton's own words on pilgrimage, mercy, justice, and peace, concerns which deepened as his spiritual journey led him deeper into the love of God. Copyright © 2015,...
Litany

Litany: Human Rights Day

This litany calls to mind the human rights violations happening in our world today with the mantra: “Redeemer of humanity, God-with-us, in your mercy, hear our prayer.” Copyright © 2015-2016,...
Film Discussion Guide

He Named Me Malala

This film discussion guide highlights the life of Malala Yousafzai and her global work for girls' education.  
Prayer

Prayer for Inclusion

This prayer celebrates the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that seeks to end discrimination in the workplace, to provide equal employment and opportunities for people with...
Prayer

Prayer to Mary by Pope Francis (English & Spanish)

This prayer, in both English and Spanish, was written by Pope Francis to celebrate Mary on December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.  
Resources and prayers for Advent through the lens of Catholic Social tradition and social justice
Toolbox

Advent Prayers

This collection of EFJ resources has been update and reformatted for your use in the upcoming Advent season. Advent Practices to Bring Light to the Dark Prayer for the Coming of the Lord of...