Lectionary Reflection

Second Sunday of Lent [c] February 21, 2016

Second Sunday of Lent [c] February 21, 2016
Video

I Am Miriam

Visit the Against Humanity website to view the anti-human trafficking video I Am Miriam, which tells the story of a 26-year-old Ethiopian woman who underwent sex trafficking as she sought asylum from...
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Prayer Service

Transformation Through Suffering: A Journey with St. Josephine Bakhita

This prayer service follows the life of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese woman who was trafficked and enslaved time and time again. St. Bakhita is the patron of victims of trafficking.  
Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Social Analysis

Father Fred Kammer, S.J., explores the importance of doing social analysis before we respond to social justice issues; he reminds us to ask "what is discerning and effective love for me?" in...
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Reflection

The 2016 Lenten Message of Pope Francis

This resource reviews the central message of Pope Francis's 2016 Lenten Message in the Year of Mercy. Reflection questions and a prayer are included.
Prayer

Prayer to Mary, Woman of Listening (English and Spanish)

Pope Francis offers this prayer to Our Mother, who listens, who decides, and who acts by the example of her son Jesus.
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Prayer

International Day Against Police Brutality: March 15

This prayer is for those who serve as police in our communities; we pray they develop discernment and relationships with all the people they serve, so police brutality becomes a thing of the...
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Prayer Service

Pope Francis’s 2016 World Day of Migrants and Refugees Message

This prayer service, entitled “Migrants and Refugees Challenge Us: The Response of the Gospel of Mercy,” uses words from Pope Francis’s message with a response that is meant to stir us into...
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Prayer Service

Remembering Rutilio Grande García, S.J.

Fr. Rutilio Grande walked with the poor and marginalized Salvadoran people and is said to have inspired Monseñor Óscar Romero to become another voice for the oppressed people of El Salvador. This...
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Film Discussion Guide

Spotlight

This film discussion guide was written by Creative Voice Fr. Joseph Nangle, O.F.M. Fr. Nangle offers a synopsis of the film Spotlight and then offers reflection questions and a prayer to process the...
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Bulletin Insert

Faith, Citizenship, and the 2016 United States Election

This bulletin insert connects Catholic social thought to politics and offers a prayer, reflection questions, and resources to become an informed and faithful voter during the upcoming election season.
Lectionary Reflection

First Sunday of Lent [c] February 14, 2016

First Sunday of Lent [c] February 14, 2016