Christmas Social Media Package

Download EFJ social media images, crafted in 1080×1080 resolution for Instagram and Facebook, and share them on your social media feeds or bulletin. These images focus on the theme of the Season of...
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Small tea light candles sit on a wooden table and light up the room be reminded of Jesus' light that we can find through prayerful reflection.
Reflection

Advent Reflection: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"

This Advent season, as we prepare our hearts for Christ in our midst, let us hold in our hearts those in our lives and those whom we have yet to meet who patiently wait for comfort, peace, and...
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Prayer Service

Las Posadas: Walking with Jesus and Mary Today

This prayer service provides a script, readings, and directions for your community to join in the Las Posadas tradition, the re-enactment of the journey of Mary and Joseph as they seek refuge in...
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Reflection

Canticle of Zechariah: Advent Reflection (English & Spanish)

This reflection uses the words of the Canticle of Zechariah and draws on photos and music to spread a message of hope and compassion in this Advent season. Prepare your heart for the Advent season...
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Prayer

A Christmas Prayer

Phillip Berrigan's prayer serves as a reminder that the sins of war and the arms trade continue to exist and shatter the lives of God’s people and creation. Like Berrigan, let us refuse to be...
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Prayer

Christmas Prayer: Help Us See You

"Christmas Prayer: Help Us See You" offers a prayer focused on recognizing Christ in the world, especially in those who are marginalized or suffering. The prayer encourages reflection on how we can...
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Christmas Day Prayer

The Christmas Day Prayer from Education for Justice celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing themes of peace, joy, and love. It calls on God to bring light and hope into the world, asking...
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Gift boxes of all colors and sizes stacked up on top of each other with bows; calling to reflect on the spiritual impact of gift-giving in excess.
Reflection

Advent: Re-examining Gift-Giving Practices and Catholic Social Teaching

During Advent, we are called to reflect on Christ’s message of love and justice, challenging consumerism and focusing on ethical and meaningful giving. Catholic Social Teaching encourages...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Teaching and the Value of Care

The care economy, largely sustained by underpaid women, especially women of color and immigrants, urgently requires policies that ensure fair wages, protections, and recognition of caregivers'...
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Litany

Litany to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe represents Mary's care for the poor, the disenfranchised, and those who are not privileged. She calls us to work together as her children so life can flourish even in difficult...
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Reflection

Advent Meditation: In Suspense and Incomplete

In this Advent meditation, James Hug S.J. invites us to reflect on the sacred Fullness of Time, through Teilhard de Chardin, S.J.'s famous prayer and a reflective adaptation of the Creed for Advent....
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Black Catholic History Month Prayer
Prayer

Black Catholic History Month Prayer

Prayer for Black Catholic History Month This prayer to Our Lady of Africa expresses gratitude for her guidance, especially for members of the African diaspora, during Black Catholic History Month....
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