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.
Prayer Service

Becoming Strong Defenders of Human Rights

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

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

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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Signs of Our Times: Making Human Rights a Reality in Today’s World

This litany invites us to unite our voices with those of the international community and to remember, through prayer and action, all those whose basic human rights are being violated.
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Prayer

Shining Light on Human Rights

This prayer nudges us to call on the God of Dignity and Justice to inspire us to recognize the inherent dignity of all members of the global community and to shed light in the role we each play in...
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Prayer for Migrants

As we commemorate International Migrants Day on December 18, we pray that all migrants be blessed with the security of a home and a welcoming community.