Just Music Playlist: Liberation

Activity
The Just Music Playlist provides a list of songs with discussion questions about a particular theme. The theme for this month's playlist is liberation.

Psalm of Liberation

Prayer
This prayer by Jane Deren asks for the freedom needed to work for justice in the world by liberating ourselves and calling upon God.

Film Discussion Guide: El Deportado

Reflection
“El Deportado” is a short documentary that was created as a collaboration between faculty and students at Creighton University in Omaha, NE.  The documentary provides personal testimonies of...
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Lectionary Reflection: Season of Creation Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time [c]

Lectionary Reflection
Use this lectionary reflection for September 8, 2019 to highlight the Season of Creation and the upcoming Synod on the Amazon.

Prophets of Liberation: Moses and Saint Oscar Romero

Reflection
Learn about the similarities between how Moses and Saint Oscar Romero were called to overcome fear and to use their voices prophetically. Then consider how you are being called to work as a prophet...
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The Prodigal Son, the Death Penalty, and Reconciliation

Film Discussion Guide
In her Catholic Women Preach reflection, Krisanne Vailliancourt Murphy, Executive Director of Catholic Mobilizing Network, preaches on the Return of the Prodigal Son. Use this discussion guide and...
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Just Music Playlist: Kinship

Activity
The Just Music Playlist provides a list of songs with discussion questions about a particular theme. The theme for this month is kinship.

EFJ Justice and Peace Calendar 2019-2020

Calendar
EFJ’s annual Justice and Peace Calendar is filled with notable dates for the upcoming August 2019 to July 2020 year. Links to EFJ resources are included to help you celebrate and remember...
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Prayer: Remembering All Those Who Lost Their Lives to Gun Violence

Prayer
We join in the mourning of the victims of the most recent mass shootings and recommit ourselves to action and advocacy through the path of nonviolence and peace.

Kinship: Lessons from "Tattoos on the Heart"

Book Discussion Guide
Read an excerpt from the book "Tattoos on the Heart" to learn about the concept of kinship and reflect on its role in your own life using the provided discussion questions.   Photo Credit:...
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Examen on Social Media

Prayer
Social media can be used as a positive tool for justice and social change or can become an addiction or distraction if not used mindfully. This examen on social media provides space to reflect on how...
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The Social Nature of the Human Person

Reflection
The relational nature of God in the Trinity provides a model for humanity. In a time when social isolation is rampant, this resource analyzes the importance of kinship and community in work for...
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