
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [a] January 1, 2017
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [a]
January 1, 2017
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Prayer for the Inauguration (2017)
This prayer refers to our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution as we mark the transition of power in our country.

Monthly Calendar: By Practicing Peace We Become Better Citizens of the World (October 2016)
This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of October 2016: Creating Concerned Citizens.

Prayer for Peace in Times of Violence
We pray for an end do violence and discomfort. We call upon God to make us agents of peace, to be peacemakers in the present day.

United Together: Prayer After Orlando
After a horrible act of terrorism, we pray for the city of Orlando, those who lost their lives, and all for are impacted by this tragedy. We call for solidarity and peace for all.

Nonviolence and Just Peace: Contributing to the Catholic Understanding of and Commitment to Nonviolence
Creative Voice Judy Coode, freelance writer and former Pax Christi USA National Council Chair, shares a reflection on the conference “Nonviolence and Just Peace: Contributing to the Catholic...

Refugees: Our World’s Homeless
This updated resource affirms the dignity of all those who are forced to leave their homes and includes reflection questions, a prayer, and steps to put your faith in action.

God’s Mercy Has Entered the Heart: Pope Francis’s Homily in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
This reflection is based on the words of Pope Francis’s Homily in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico on February 17, 2016. The message of his homily was how mercy can transform our lives and the lives of those...

Reflection: The Marrakesh Declaration
In light of the increasing violence in the Muslim World, the Marrakesh Declaration was written to promote peace among all people, regardless of their religion. This reflection outlines the basic...

First Sunday of Lent [c] February 14, 2016
First Sunday of Lent [c]
February 14, 2016

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time [c] January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time [c]
January 31, 2016

Lenten Reflections 2016: Following Jesus on the Path of Nonviolence
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...