Prayer

Lead Us, Lord

This prayer asks for the grace to move from complacency to action, from building walls of division to creating bridges of unity, and from apathy to compassion. We pray that justice, dignity, and...
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Lesson Plan

Lessons Plans for Fratelli Tutti

In an increasingly divided world, Pope Francis calls us to breakdown barriers through reconciliation and encounter in his new encyclical Fratelli Tutti. This guide provides lesson plans, prayer,...
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Prayer

To Rebuild Community

During the Season of Advent and inspired by Pope Francis' Fratelli Tutti, we look to the Good Samaritan as an example of loving our neighbor. We are an interconnected community as the children of...
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Prayer

Prayer for the Four Churchwomen of El Salvador

On December 2, we commemorate the martyrdom of Sr. Dorothy Kazel, Sr. Maura Clarke, Sr. Ita Ford, and Jean Donovan in El Salvador. As we reflect on their courageous witness, we offer a prayer to...
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Advent wreath sits on a wooden table, beautifully dressed with pink ribbon, greenery, and pine cones -- a physical symbol of the coming baby Jesus.
Prayer

Advent Wreath Lighting Prayers (Cycle B)

Use these wreath lighting prayers each Sunday of Advent in your own home or as you prepare for liturgy at your parish. Written by Fr. James Hug, the prayers were prepared for cycle B readings and...
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Reflection

Fratelli Tutti Advent Reflections

As we wait again for the celebration of the birth of Christ, let us wait reflecting on the wisdom expressed in Pope Francis’ encyclical, Fratelli Tutti; may Francis’ words lead us on this...
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Book Discussion Guide

Fratelli Tutti Discussion Guide

Pope Francis signed his third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship, on October 3, 2020. The document promotes a new vision of social friendship and encourages readers to...
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Prayer

Prayer for Prophetic Resilience

The theme of the Ignatian Solidarity Network's 2020 Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice was Prophetic Resilience: Breaking Down, Building Up. Using the seasons as a metaphor, this prayer calls us to...
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Video

COVID-19 Pandemic for Native American and First Nations

In this video, Mia Murdock of Red Cloud High School and Rosella Kinoshameg of the Wiikwekoong First Nation are interviewed by Cecilia Calvo of the Office of Justice and Ecology for the Jesuit...
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Prayer

Prayer for All Veterans

In this prayer, we thank God for all veterans, for their service and sacrifice. We ask for healing and peace for all veterans who come back injured or traumatized. We ask for peace in all regions...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Crossing the Big Divide: Bridging the Income and Wealth Gaps in Our Nation

In this presentation, Sr. Simone Campbell explains race-based income and wealth disparities, the historical causes of these inequalities, and the importance of addressing structural racism in...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Fratelli Tutti Infographics

The Vatican prepared these infographics to accompany the release of Pope Francis' third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship. They visually summarize key themes and points...
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