Prayer for Unity in Diversity

Prayer
This prayer focuses on unity and diversity, encouraging reflection on how we are all part of one body in Christ despite our differences. It calls for action rooted in love, compassion, justice, and...
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Steps Towards Peace in Precarious Times

Prayer
A prayer sharing encouragement through hope through shared values, compassion, and the pursuit of peace and justice with people of all faiths.   This resource is part of the 2025 Virtual...
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Creating a Community Filled with Hope

In her talk, Brice Hanson shares the journey of starting an ethical purchasing club at Mercyhurst University, highlighting both the wins and the roadblocks along the way. Through personal stories and...
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Rising Hope Through Advocacy in the Climate Crisis

In this breakout session, Kayla Jacobs and student leaders from Catholic Climate Covenant explore advocacy as a vital sign of hope in addressing the climate crisis. The panelists share their...
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Climate Solution or Environmental and Human Rights Catastrophe?

In her session, Marianne Comfort of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas invites us to critically examine the proposed solutions to the climate crisis, particularly the environmental and human costs...
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Who You Are is True, Who You Are Becoming is Hopeful

Film Discussion Guide
Jocelyn Sideco shares her reflections on faith, identity, and justice, drawing inspiration from leaders who have embodied courageous and compassionate faith in public life. She highlights Bishop...
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Hope and Solidarity in Precarious Times

In her keynote, Sr. Eileen McKenzie from the Kino Border Initiative invites us to embrace hope as we stand in solidarity with people in migration. She draws on the Judeo-Christian tradition to...
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Hope in the Precarious Times of Exodus, Middle School, and Today

In her keynote, Annie Fox invites us to recognize and embrace our own power as people of faith working for justice. She grounds her talk in two very different stories of claiming power: the Hebrew...
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Transforming Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Action

In his keynote, Br. Mark Mackey, SJ, invites us to transform eco-anxiety into eco-action by grounding ourselves in faith, community, and a renewed ecological outlook. He explores the tension between...
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Go Out, Be Steadfast

Film Discussion Guide
Ruben Garcia’s keynote at the 2024 Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice emphasizes the importance of steadfastness in challenging times. He discusses how society often dehumanizes refugees,...
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Jubilee and Justice

Book Discussion Guide
Pope Francis' 2025 World Day of Peace message emphasizes the transformative power of the Jubilee year, calling for justice, forgiveness, and systemic change. Highlighting key priorities such as...
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Movie Review: Elemental

Film Discussion Guide
Elemental tells the story of a Pixar animated film set in a vibrant city where residents live together in fire, water, land, and air. The story follows Ember, a tough and fiery young woman, and...
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