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Film Discussion Guide

The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story

Chico Mendes was a Brazilian rubber tapper, trade union leader, environmentalist, and martyr. This film highlights Mendes’s work to end the destruction of the Amazonian rain forest and to organize...
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Calendar

Monthly Calendar: December 2016: Creating Respect for Human Rights

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of December 2016: Creating Respect for Human Rights.
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Bulletin Insert

Alternative Giving for Christmas 2016

This annual bulletin insert provides a list of organizations that promote Catholic social tradition, the common good, and human dignity. Share with your family, friends, and community!
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Bulletin Insert

Holiday Gift Guide

This resource highlights dozens of unique social justice gift ideas, from books to films to baked goods, all recommended by the Center of Concern team.  
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Prayer

Prayer After the Election

This prayer invites us to pray that bonds of community be restored after this tumultuous and divisive election.
Lectionary Reflection

Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time [c] October 30, 2016

Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time [c] October 30, 2016
A black and gold Bible rests on a podium, signifying that the Easter Vigil is a Mass to hear the stories throughout the Bible's Old and New Testament.
Lectionary Reflection

Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time [c] October 23, 2016

Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time [c] October 23, 2016
A black and gold Bible rests on a podium, signifying that the Easter Vigil is a Mass to hear the stories throughout the Bible's Old and New Testament.
Lectionary Reflection

Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time [c] October 16, 2016

Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time [c] October 16, 2016
Creative Voice

Thanksgiving: Sharing Bread and Giving Thanks with Lidia Bastianich

Creative Voice Lidia Bastianich shares with us a recipe for Turkey Rolls, and invites us to share in God’s blessing over the joys of a Thanksgiving meal.
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Reflection

“Mercy Is…” A Reflection on the Year of Mercy

This artistic reflection demonstrates the ways we can understand and live out mercy as the Jubilee Year comes to its conclusion. This reflection uses images set to the song, “Deep Within,”...
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Reflection

CST and SDGs: Global Health Concerns

Pope Francis has echoed the calls of earlier popes for the global recognition to the right to health care for all. This reflection highlights the UN's goal to make major strides in combating health...
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Prayer Service

Thomas Berry: One With the Universe

This prayer service includes prayers, quotes, and questions that invite us to reflect on the life and words of Thomas Berry, C.P.  Through this reflection, participants are challenged to think more...
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