2011 World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2011

Pope Benedict's 2011 World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2011 focuses on Religious Freedom as the path to peace this year.  This resource provides and overview of his message along with...

Resolutions for a New Year

It's not too soon to make resolutions for the New Year.  This one-page resource invites you to take time to stop and reflect on the great blessings of the past year and the things you wish to...

A Theology of Power: Part Five

Part Five explores the ways in which Catholic Social Teaching (CST) can provide essential perspectives, tools and principles in unmasking the powers that dehumanize, demean and exclude.  This...

Advent Prayer: Enkindle Our Hope

This Advent prayer reflects the deep longings of our hearts and of our world for the light that can dispel the darkness and lead us to peace.  
Prayer Service

Advent Prayer Service - God Draws Near

The Advent season calls us anew to reflect on the many ways God draws near to us.  God draws near in mystery, in joys, in sorrows, in beginnings, and in endings.  This prayer service provides...

Spirituality of Justice: Contemplation in Action

Major themes in this interview are: The influence in Dave's life of parishes and parishioners with a passion for social justice. Dave's involvement in ministries intended to foster a connection...

A Theology of Power: Part Four

Part Four explores ways in which we can cooperate in the task of redeeming power, of unmasking and confronting power that has become idolatrous and dehumanizes.  Power that dehumanizes must be...
Quiz

Poverty Quiz - Based on 2010 Census Results

Poverty in the U.S. has hit record levels in light of the current economic crisis.  New Census Bureau data details the extent of the reality. This poverty quiz tests the participant's knowledge...

Visual Reflection and Meditation on Gratitude - PowerPoint

This 15-slide reflection offers psalm reflections on gratitude and God's abundant generosity.  Photo images are overlayed with quotes from the psalms.  Select your own instrumental music to...

Reflection on the Communion of Saints by Henri Nouwen

This reflection, by Fr. Henri Nouwen, is on the "communion of saints".