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Prayer During Food Drives

This prayer reminds us of the bigger picture of hunger in our world and reflects on some of the causes of hunger which we must respond to as people of faith.  
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Prayer for the Community of Saints

We remember that we are all part of the community of saints, imperfect and diverse as we are. God calls us to be in relationship with Him and with each other.  
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Remembering Our Veterans

With great sadness, we remember all those who served and gave their lives or their health and well-being in the Armed Forces; we pray for the dead, that their souls rest in peace, and we pray for...
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Prayer to End Violence Against Women

At a time when the news is filled with images and discussions about domestic violence, rape on college campuses, and the plight of young women in so many countries, let us pray for the end of such...
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Prayers: Empathy Without Borders and Planting Seeds of Right Relationships

While the disappearance, torture, and murders by Latin American governments are hopefully in the past, the U.S. former School of the Americas, which trained so many of those responsible for these...
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Prayer for Dorothy Day

This prayer reminds us of the journey of Dorothy Day, her longing for God and for beauty, and her discovery that what she was seeking was found in promoting peace and justice for the most...

St. Francis and His Relevance for Today

In his reflection on St. Francis, Fr. Joseph Nangle, O.F.M., seeks to show us a pro-active Francis concerned with real issues of peace. Francis went to the Middle East during the Fifth Crusade and...

Lives Remembered: Victims of Police Brutality

The news in the United States has been abuzz with discussions about how police misconduct can be curbed. Take a moment to remember the lives that have been lost or damaged by police brutality and to...

We Remember: Cases of Police Brutality

Police brutality continues to be a major topic of discussion, and there is surely great need for understanding of the problem as well as possible solutions.This resource includes facts and statistics...

Catholic Social Thought and Justice & Peace

Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J., reflects on issues that call for a response from Catholic Social Thought. He highlights the growing crisis of economic inequality and explores the Catholic traditions of both...

World Mission Day (October 19)

Pope Francis reminds us that we all can bring Christ and His message to a wounded world by our willingness to embody the joy and compassion of his Good News.  

World Food Day (October 16)

A guide to help us focus on the problem of hunger in the world and to help us take part in World Food Day through education, advocacy, and prayer.