Catholic Social Tradition Principles

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Prayer

Prayer for Peace in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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  
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Film Discussion Guide

Hacksaw Ridge

As we celebrate International Conscientious Objector Day on May 15, we remember the life of conscientious objector, Private Desmond T. Doss, who vowed to remain faithful to the commandment, “Thou...
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Film Discussion Guide

Sophie Scholl: The Final Days

Sophie Scholl was a German university student who spoke out about the failings of the Nazi regime despite the cost. This film discussion guide provides questions to reflect on her words and...
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Film Discussion Guide

Black Panther

The Black Panther film discussion guide explores how the film represents human dignity, solidarity, the common good, and other values. It also asks the viewer to consider the role of violence in the...
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This calendars covers several events that foster peace through nonviolence.
Calendar

May 2018: Fostering a Culture of Peace Through Nonviolent Resistance

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of May 2018: Fostering a Culture of Peace Through Nonviolent Resistance.  
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Creative Voice

Advertising Through a Social Justice Lens

Creative Voice Orlando Burgos Pimentel discusses effective advertising campaigns, from environmentalism to social justice, and the relationship between advertisements and Catholic social tradition....
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Gun Violence

Fr. Fred Kammer looks at Catholic social teaching and gun violence in this resource, which has timely questions for reflection, a prayer, and action suggestions.  
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Reflection

Earth Day Reflection on Plastic Pollution

This short resource reflects on the theme of Earth Day 2018, connects this theme to Pope Francis’s concerns for Creation, and offers suggestions for action and an Earth Day prayer. EFJ’s 2015...
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Litany

Restoring Balance to Our Common Home

This litany invites us to work on a right balance between human and planetary needs and to work together to restore balance to the planet we all call home.  
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Prayer Service

Helen Prejean, C.S.J.: Hope Alive in Our Hearts

Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J., is a model for us, as this prayer service indicates, in the qualities she has displayed for decades: compassion, courage to speak out, concern and respect for everyone...
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Prayer

Prayer in Honor of Fr. Bill Ryan, S.J.

Father Bill Ryan, S.J., the first director of the Center of Concern, is celebrated in this prayer recalling his faith, wisdom, and the many contributions he made to solidarity, the common good and...
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Prayer

Prayer for Tax Time

As we approach tax time, let us pray to remember that taxes are a contribution to the common good, and we that have the responsibility to advocate for just distribution of the taxes our government...
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