Calendar

A Daily Photo Journal: In Solidarity and Hope for Racial Justice

On February 1, begin using this daily photo journal for one week as we celebrate Black History Month and reflect on the need for a renewed commitment to racial justice.
Bulletin Insert

Bystander Intervention

This bulletin insert introduces the concept of bystander intervention and suggests ways that we can stand up for those experiencing discrimination, marginalization, harassment, or violence.
Prayer

Sanctuary Prayer (English and Spanish)

This prayer, offered in both English and Spanish, is a timely reflection on the growing sanctuary movement, which seeks to protect migrants and refugees from deportation and reminds us of God’s...
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Prayer

Prayer for a New Year (English and Spanish)

This action-centered prayer calls to mind individual passions that must be cultivated to build God’s Kingdom of peace and justice.
Prayer

Prayer for Interfaith Harmony (English and Spanish)

This prayer reminds us that we are all children of the same Love that created us and asks that we recognize those of other faiths as sisters and brothers.
Prayer Service

Pope Francis’s Message for the 50th World Day of Peace: “Nonviolence: A Style of Politics for Peace”

This prayer service invites reflection on Pope Francis’s message on nonviolence for the 50th World Day of Peace.
Film Discussion Guide

Study Guide: I Am Miriam

This study guide for the short film, I Am Miriam, and the Against Humanity website contains reflection questions and suggestions for action on the issue of human trafficking.
Film Discussion Guide

Loving

Loving (2016) tells the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose interracial marriage led to the landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia. Commemorate Black History Month in your...
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Calendar

Monthly Calendar: February 2017: Creating New Voices for Advocacy

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of February 2017: Creating New Voices for Advocacy.  
Activity

Social Justice Valentine’s Day Cards

Use these Valentine’s Day cards as a creative way to spread the word about Catholic social teaching and social justice. Each Valentine features a quote about love. Instructions: 1) Print the...
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Prayer

Prayer for a New Year (English and Spanish)

This action-centered prayer calls to mind individual passions that must be cultivated to build God’s Kingdom of peace and justice.
Lectionary Reflection

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time [a] January 15, 2017

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time [a] January 15, 2017