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Signs of Our Times: Being Lightbearers of Hope in Today’s World

Litany
This month’s litany invites us to be lightbearers of hope to all who suffer injustice in today’s world.  

Extinguishing the Fire of Human Trafficking

Prayer
This prayer calls us to see, reflect, and act on the problem of human trafficking around the globe, to reject indifference, and to move beyond our comfort zones to bring this injustice to an...
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With Gratitude for Community Organizers and Community Builders

Prayer
We pray in gratitude for community organizers and community workers who believe in the extraordinary potential of “ordinary” people whose voices must be heard and respected.  

Refugee Republic

Refugee Republic is an interactive online documentary that explores daily life in a Syrian refugee camp, showing not only the negative but also human dignity, resourcefulness, and creativity of...
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January 2018: Fostering a Culture of Peace Through Our Communities

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of January 2018: Fostering a Culture of Peace Through Our Communities.  

Lights, Camera, Advent!

In many ways, Advent unfolds as a film would. Creative Voice and former EFJ intern, Angel Mortel, works with Brave New Films producing social justice documentaries. “We go through Advent with the...
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Pope Francis’s 2016 Urbi et Orbi Christmas Message

This artistic photo reflection uses quotes from Pope Francis’s Urbi et Orbi message for Christmas. To view the reflection, click here: http://bit.ly/2zcGeKR.

Catholic Social Thought and Advocacy

In this reflection, Fr. Fred Kammer offers some focused advice on discerning the best strategies for advocacy work.

Catholic Social Thought and Taxes

Fr. Kammer provides perspective on the role of taxes in light of Catholic social thought. Discussion questions, faith in action, and a prayer are included.

Becoming Strong Defenders of Human Rights

Prayer Service
This short prayer service celebrates the UN’s Universal Declaration on Human Rights by prayerfully reciting each article from the document and invites us to become strong defenders of human rights,...
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Celebrating Hanukkah

Prayer Service
In solidarity with our Jewish sisters and brothers, we celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights and pray for peace and freedom in today’s world.  

Jon Sobrino, S.J.: A Witness of Mercy in a World of Conflict and Suffering

Prayer Service
This resource invites us to learn from the life of Jon Sobrino, S.J., a theologian known for his contributions to liberation theology and a principled leader who inspires us to live the Gospel of...
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