Community and the Common Good

Zootopia

Film Discussion Guide
This film discussion guide offers a unique look at this popular animated film by connecting its themes to Catholic social tradition.  

Third Sunday of Lent [c] February 28, 2016

Lectionary Reflection
Third Sunday of Lent [c] February 28, 2016

Second Sunday of Lent [c] February 21, 2016

Lectionary Reflection
Second Sunday of Lent [c] February 21, 2016

Lenten Reflections 2016: Following Jesus on the Path of Nonviolence

Reflection
These 11 reflections are written by John Dear, a Catholic priest and world-renowned peacemaker and nonviolent activist for social justice. Father John invites all of us "to reflect on the nonviolence...
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Christmas Reflections 2015

Creative Voice
Creative Voice Paul Magno reminds us that, like Mary and Joseph, we are the keepers of the story of Redemption in today's broken world. Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of...
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Canticle of Zechariah: Advent Reflection (English & Spanish)

Reflection
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. To view the English version, click here:...
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Building a Global Community: Promoting and Protecting the Human Dignity of the World's Citizens

Prayer Service
This prayer service commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) put forth by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of...
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The Power of Forgiveness

Film Discussion Guide
This guide offers discussion and reflection questions for the documentary The Power of Forgiveness, which features several moving real-life stories of forgiveness as well as comments on the topic...
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] October 18, 2015

Lectionary Reflection
Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time [b] October 18, 2015
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Catholic Social Thought and the Common Good

Reflection
In this brief overview of the concept of the Common Good, Fr. Fred Kammer reminds us that we can only find our own fulfillment as humans when we are in communities that promote the flourishing of...
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Prayer Service: In A Time of Community Distress

Prayer Service
In a time of misunderstanding, racism, and violence, we turn to a psalm of lament to help us call for God’s mercy on all of us, just as he rained down manna in the wilderness.  Our vocation as...
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United States Presidential Inauguration: A Commitment to the Common Good

Prayer Service
The inauguration provides an opportunity to pray for our new president and the needs of the country. This resource provides an explanation of the prayerful occasion which inaugurations provide, an...
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