Magnificat (A Prayer for Reconciliation)

Pope John Paul II's Prayer for Peace

Calling on God to grant us insight and courage to work for peace, this prayer was adapted from an original version originally written by Saint Pope John Paul II.

Water: Reaching the Millenium Development Goal?

An important part of any discussion on poverty today must focus on the growing crisis related to the availability of water. This resource includes a quiz, fact sheet and discussion questions.

Called to Restore the Fabric of Human Community

This prayer service reminds us that we are called to restore the human community.

Women's Rights: The Facts

While women's lives have improved enormously, especially in the West, women still make up 70 percent of the world's poorest people. Use this 3-page fact sheet to help explore the situation of women...
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February 24, 2005 - Bishops Respond to U.S. Budget

Stations of the Cross from Duran, Ecuador

This Stations of the Cross is based on a reflection written by Jill Rauh during her time as a volunteer in Ecuador. Patti Murphy compiled the photographs with the text and created the document....
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Quiz

Quiz: How Has NAFTA Affected Women?

Use this quiz to test your knowledge about NAFTA and its particular effects on women. CST and prayer included.

The Victims of War: Women and Girls in Darfur

Women and girls have become the silent victims of the Darfur crises and many are now bearing children as a result of their rapes.

The Eucharist and Solidarity: Reflections from Pope John Paul II

This two-page handout includes reflections from the Pope's address on the Year of the Eucharist, discussion questions and a prayer to remind us that John Paul II has long viewed the Eucharist as the...
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A Budget Based on Values

This exercise is an interactive activity which helps participants consider national budgets from a Catholic Social Teaching perspective.

February 15, 2005 - Vatican Representative Calls for Specific Steps to Reduce Poverty