Catholic Social Tradition Principles Archives

Reflection

A Prophet for Our Time (2026 Edition)

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Prophet for Our Time (2026 Edition) is a discussion guide designed for classrooms, parishes, and community groups seeking to engage Dr. King’s prophetic witness through...

Prayer

Venezuela: Oración en Tiempos de Violencia (2026)

La Oración en tiempos de violencia (2026) es un recurso espiritual en español que invita a comunidades educativas, parroquiales y pastorales a reflexionar, lamentar y orar frente a las múltiples...

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Prayer

Venezuela: Prayer in a Time of Violence (2026)

In response to ongoing violence and instability in Venezuela, Catholic communities are invited to turn to prayer as an act of solidarity, hope, and moral responsibility. Rooted in Catholic Social...

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Love for the Poor: The Heartbeat of the Church in Dilexi te

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ENCYCLICAL LETTER FRATELLI TUTTI OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON FRATERNITY AND SOCIAL FRIENDSHIP

Prayer

A Prayer at the Moment of Mary’s Yes

Philip Berrigan’s A Christmas Prayer is a powerful Catholic prayer for peace that confronts the enduring realities of war, violence, and the global arms trade through the lens of Christian faith...

Reflection

Dilexi te: A Thematic Summary and Reflection Guide

This guide introduces the core teachings of Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation Dilexi te (“I Have Loved You”), a landmark document in Catholic Social Teaching. Dilexi te calls the Church to...

Book Discussion Guide

Book Discussion Guide "Leading Toward Liberation: How to Build Cultures of Thriving in Higher Education"

Leading Toward Liberation: How to Build Cultures of Thriving in Higher Education by Annmarie Caño, Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025) reframes leadership through the lens of liberation...