Film Discussion Guide

A Place at the Table

This documentary peels back the curtain on the problem of food insecurity, weaving together the stories of low-income Americans who struggle to put healthy food on the table. The film also includes...
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Lectionary Reflection

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] October 18, 2015

Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time [b] October 18, 2015
Lectionary Reflection

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] October 11, 2015

Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time [b] October 11, 2015
Lectionary Reflection

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] October 4, 2015

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] October 4, 2015
Creative Voice

My Day Will Dawn: Swords into Plowshares

Creative Voice Elizabeth McAlister shares a heartfelt and passionate reflection on the words of the prophet Isaiah to turn our “swords into plowshares” as we celebrate Disarmament Week and the...
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Reflection

Embracing the Journey

This Smilebox reflection invites us to “go up to the mountain” and “shout with a full voice [that] our God is near” as we embrace our journey towards justice and peace...
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Reflection

Pope Francis's U.S. Visit: A CST Perspective

What will the Pope talking about during this historic visit to the U.S.?   Many of the themes he will discuss are grounded in Catholic social tradition, as this resource explores.  
Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Hunger

In this reflection, Fr. Fred Kammer makes the connection between our faith and the growing issue of hunger and food insecurity around the world. He urges the Church to change the structures in...
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Reflection

Thích Nhat Hanh: An Apostle of Peace and Nonviolence, October 11

Thích Nhat Hanh is a Zen Buddhist monk, global spiritual leader, poet, author, and peace activist. This reflection takes his quotes and urges readers to see how they too can become apostles of peace...
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Prayer Service

World Food Day, October 16

This short prayer service features quotes of five modern popes who have all urged people of faith to advocate for the right to food so everyone can enjoy daily bread and find a place at the...
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Litany

Black Poetry Day, October 17

This short litany includes a small sample of black poets, known and often unknown, who have used their words to shed light on the institutional sins of racism and inequality. Commemorate Black...
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Reflection

Exploring the Legacies of Sts. John Paul II and John XXIII

Explore the messages of Saint John Paul II and Saint John XXIII in this resource that outlines the encyclicals authored by these two popes who were so dedicated to Catholic social thought and...
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