Mater et Magistra, Christianity and Social Progress

Fact Sheet & Handout
This resource looks at Mater et Magistra (Christianity and Social Progress), an encyclical of Pope John XXIII. Included is an overview of the document, historical notes, an outline of the document...

Women and the Prison System

Fact Sheet & Handout
This three-page resource provides an introduction to the topic of women and the prison system, a case study, discussion questions, and a prayer.  

Prayer for Women Everywhere

Prayer
This prayer recalls the female leaders in Scripture and asks them to guide all women to find strength in each other to build a world of justice and peace.  

Work as Key to the Social Question

Fact Sheet & Handout
In mid September 2001, The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace held a conference on the theme of "Work as Key to the Social Question: The Great Social and Economic Transformations and the...

Rerum Novarum, The Condition of Labor

Reflection
This resource looks at Rerum Novarum (The Condition of Labor), an encyclical of Pope Leo XIII. Included is an overview of the document, historical notes, an outline of the document and discussion...

Laborem Exercens, On Human Work

Reflection
This resource looks at Laborem Exercens, On Human Work, an encyclical of Pope John Paul II. Included is an overview of the document, historical notes, an outline of the document and discussion...

May: Month of Mary, Month of Mothers

This reflection explores less traditional images of Mary, Mother of God, and of all mothers. The first section introduces Kathe Kollwitz (1867-1945), a German Expressionist artist who was devoted to...