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

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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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.

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 Service

Hope for a New Heaven and a New Earth: CRS Natural Disaster Prayer Service

One of EFJ's partners, Catholic Relief Services, has created a prayer service to mark the anniversary of the tsunami disaster. A PDF leader's guide is available at the link below.

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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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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Service, Part 3: Our Lives as Service

This resource explores the scriptural foundation of service as an essential call to discipleship.  Scripture passages and reflection questions provide a format for discussion and deeper...
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December 1, 2005 - Vatican Releases Guidelines for WTO Meeting in Hong Kong