December 12, 2005 - Pope Benedict XVI on Migrants and Refugees

Pope Benedict XVI Writes about Migrants and Refugees

For the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Benedict XVI has written a message on justice for migrants. This resource highlights his message and offers an activity on the most recent U.S....
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What Do We Mean by "Peace" Anyway?

This article reprinted with permission from www.inallthings.org, reflects on the meaning of peace for the individual, society, and the international community.

Prayer for Our Migrant Sisters and Brothers

And then the Angels Left: Luke 2:1-14

Fr. Joseph Donders reflects on the story of Christ's birth from Luke 2:1-14. He reflects on the wonder of Christ's coming and encourages us to do the work of the angels in today's world.
Prayer Service

Prayer Service for Refugees

This prayer service for refugees is by the Jesuit Refugee Service, written based on a prayer by the World Council of Churches.

Vatican Releases Guidelines for Dec. 2005 WTO Meeting in Hong Kong

Many faith-based justice organizations will be participating in the World Trade Organization Ministerial in Hong Kong, Dec. 13-18, 2005. The article outlines the Vatican's recent statement on the...
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U.S. Bishops Support Anti-Torture Amendment (Nov. 2005)

This article, with discussion questions and a prayer, looks at the U.S. Bishops' response to the ongoing revelations of torture of prisoners. Discussion questions and a prayer for families and for an...
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Prayer to End Torture

Mary's Vision: Luke 1: 26-38

For the Advent/Christmas season, two one-page reflections (with reflection questions) in this EfJ posting are based on the Gospel of Luke. In a beautiful reflection on Mary, Fr. Joseph Donders posits...
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December 1, 2005 - Vatican Releases Guidelines for WTO Meeting in Hong Kong

Christ's History, and Ours

In a reflection on Christ in history, Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez writes that Christmas marks the "irruption of God into human history" and that Christ calls us to be present to the challenges of...
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