Catholic Social Tradition Principles

CRS Global Food Update Discussion Guide

Activity
In Summer 2023, CRS published a update on the impact of our global food crisis. Through the lens of the pastoral circle, the discussion guide walks participants through questions, prayer, and ideas...

Prayer on Planting Seeds

Prayer
Based on the parable of the sower, this prayer asks God to fill us with the desire to cultivate fertile spaces for the seeds of justice and hope to grow within ourselves and our community.

Prayer As We Keep Vigil

Prayer
In observance of Respect Life Month each October, utilize this prayer for abolishing the death penalty. It was written in collaboration with Catholic Mobilizing Network for their monthly First Friday...

Labor Day Reflection

Reflection
Reflect on the impact of Labor Day and learn more about labor and the history of workers' rights through Catholic Social Teaching.

Synod Reflection Guide

Reflection
Catholic Mobilizing Network assembled a handful of presenters in winter 2022 to discuss what restorative justice practices can inform the Synod on Synodality. The conversation offered a view of the...

Synodal Process and Inclusion

Take a more reflective look into the Synod on Synodality to prepare your heart in understanding issues and opportunities that face the synodal process in October 2023. Be more attentive to...

Reflection on Called to Care

Reflection
As a way to honor and celebrate the Season of Creation, take time to reflect on the intersectionality of care for creation and nonviolence in our world today. The Season of Creation begins on...

Called to Care Prayer

Prayer
As a way to honor and celebrate the Season of Creation, take time to reflect on the intersectionality of care for creation and nonviolence in our world today with our prayer titled, "Called to Care. ...

All Are Welcome Reflection

Reflection
A reflection written around National Coming Out Day that centers inclusion. National Coming Out Day is observed on October 11.

All Are Welcome Prayer

Prayer
A prayer written around National Coming Out Day that centers inclusion. National Coming Out Day is observed on October 11.

Prayer As We Begin Again

Prayer
A prayer marking this season of transition and an opportunity to be invited onto sacred ground, into healing, and into seeking justice.

Prayer for St. Phoebe

A prayer inspired by St. Phoebe who heard God's call to minister in the early days of the Church. She loved deeply and shared great courage. Her feast day is September 3. Discerning Deacons shared...