Catholic Social Tradition Principles

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.
Film Discussion Guide

A Guide to Compassionate Conversations

Based on a video in partnership with Faith in Public Life, this guide details eight key components of compassionate conversations. Reflective questions and examples are provided to participants think...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Voting Rights Timeline

The Voting Rights Timeline shows the major developments to voting rights in the United States from 1776 to 2020. Follow along the timeline to see the expansion of voter rights throughout United...
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Activity

Physically Distanced Service Ideas

Your usual service programs might not be feasible to do this year; however, there are still plenty of ways to provide service to your community especially through education, advocacy, and prayer. Use...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Racial Justice Movie Guide

Use the Racial Justice Movie Guide for information on 11 movies and documentaries that explore themes of racial justice in the United States. This guide contains short summaries of the movies, links...
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Prayer

A Prayer for Creation and Migration

September marks the Season of Creation as well as World Day of Migrants and Refugees. As we reflect on the interconnections between climate change and migration, we invite you to pray for creation...
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