Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Arts

Toolbox
This collection of new and revised resources celebrates all forms of art and the importance of artists in the work for global social justice.  

At the Door: Prayer for the Caravan

Prayer
This prayer reminds us that Christ is at the border door with “the least of these” who need our compassion and mercy.

Learning to Live Gospel Nonviolence

Activity
M.J. and Jerry Park, co-founders of the non-profit organization Little Friends for Peace, share their reflections and tools on living Gospel Nonviolence. This resource includes practical strategies...
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A Means of Your Peace

Activity
This artistic reflection invites us to become sources of courage and joy and to be the presence of peace in our hurting world. To view this artistic reflection, click here:...
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Catholic Social Thought and Prophetic Witness

Reflection
We are called by the Church’s social teachings to become prophetic witnesses; this resource offers reflections on what this call means and how it is embodied today.  
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The Catonsville Nine: A Call to Harmonize Faith and Action

Reflection
On May 17, 2018, the peace community will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Catonsville Action. This reflection explores the action of the nine Catholic activists who engaged with the...
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Catholic Social Tradition, the Environment, and the Option for the Poor

Reflection
This reflection discusses environmental ethics and the option for the poor and vulnerable within Catholic social tradition and identifies key Church documents that addressed the environmental...
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Signs of Our Times: Becoming Instruments of Peace

Litany
This litany calls us to take concrete steps toward peace in response to the injustices in our world today.  
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Catonsville Nine: Witnessing Peacemaking Through Active Nonviolence

Litany
Inspired by the action of the Catonsville Nine, we are called to witness peacemaking through active nonviolence in the troubled and challenging world in which we live.  
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International Conscientious Objectors Day: Remembering Those Who Resist War and Embrace Nonviolence

Prayer Service
As we celebrate International Conscientious Objector Day on May 15, we remember the lives of men and women—past and present, who have resisted and continue to resist war on the grounds of freedom...
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Prayer for Conscientious Objectors

Prayer
In this prayer we remember those who are guided by their consciences to take a stand against war.  
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Prayer for Peace in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Prayer
Pope Francis continues to call us to sow seeds of peace in the lands of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and in all lands devastated by war