Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Prayer

Prayer for the Epiphany 2021

This prayer for Epiphany invites us to open our longing hearts to the Holy Family and to recognize today's migrants as holy families. May the light of Epiphany bless us with a vision of a just and...
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Prayer

Teach Me to See You, Oh Lord

Fact Sheet & Handout

Alternative Giving for Christmas 2020

This Christmas, foster a culture of peace by supporting the mission of these social justice organizations and fair trade shops.
Lesson Plan

Lessons Plans for Fratelli Tutti

In an increasingly divided world, Pope Francis calls us to breakdown barriers through reconciliation and encounter in his new encyclical Fratelli Tutti. This guide provides lesson plans, prayer,...
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Prayer

Lead Us, Lord

This prayer asks for the grace to move from complacency to action, from building walls of division to creating bridges of unity, and from apathy to compassion. We pray that justice, dignity, and...
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Reflection

Fratelli Tutti Advent Reflections

As we wait again for the celebration of the birth of Christ, let us wait reflecting on the wisdom expressed in Pope Francis’ encyclical, Fratelli Tutti; may Francis’ words lead us on this...
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Book Discussion Guide

Fratelli Tutti Discussion Guide

Pope Francis signed his third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship, on October 3, 2020. The document promotes a new vision of social friendship and encourages readers to...
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Prayer

Prayer for Prophetic Resilience

The theme of the Ignatian Solidarity Network's 2020 Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice was Prophetic Resilience: Breaking Down, Building Up. Using the seasons as a metaphor, this prayer calls us to...
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Video

COVID-19 Pandemic for Native American and First Nations

In this video, Mia Murdock of Red Cloud High School and Rosella Kinoshameg of the Wiikwekoong First Nation are interviewed by Cecilia Calvo of the Office of Justice and Ecology for the Jesuit...
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Prayer

Prayer for All Veterans

In this prayer, we thank God for all veterans, for their service and sacrifice. We ask for healing and peace for all veterans who come back injured or traumatized. We ask for peace in all regions...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Fratelli Tutti Infographics

The Vatican prepared these infographics to accompany the release of Pope Francis' third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship. They visually summarize key themes and points...
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Prayer

Post-Election Prayer

This post-election prayer asks for openness to walk a path towards peace and unity as a country and to choose light over division in the days, weeks, and months after the election.