Catholic Social Tradition Principles

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Litany
This litany commemorates July 30th, the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Let us be more attentive to the cries and needs of the victims and survivors of human trafficking and hold...
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Jesus, Companion of the Trafficked

Prayer
This prayer commemorates July 30th, the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and asks Jesus to walk with those who are trafficked and those who work to end modern day slavery.
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Monthly Calendar: July 2017: Fostering a Culture of Peace: Kinship

Calendar
This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of July 2017: Fostering a Culture of Peace: Kinship.
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Manchester Bombing: Another Dark Day

Litany
This litany remembers the victims of the bombing in Manchester, England, on May 21, 2017.  
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A Voice for the Poor and the Common Good

Creative Voice
Creative Voice Dan Misleh, Executive Director of Catholic Climate Covenant, shares his thoughts on climate change, Pope Francis, integral ecology, and the Catholic social teaching theme of Care for...
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The Beatitudes

Creative Voice
This artistic reflection is based on the song “Beatitudes,” written and performed by The Dameans. To view the reflection, click here: http://bit.ly/2pegLrZ.
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Catholic Social Thought and Torture

Reflection
This resource identifies the Church’s responses to torture and offers reflection questions, a prayer, and faith in action.
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World Music Day

Prayer Service
World Music Day is celebrated annually on June 21st. This prayer service highlights songs from around the world that have promoted human rights and social justice over the years.

Signs of Our Times: Responding to the Call to Do Justice

Litany
This litany calls to mind the many conflicts and injustices occurring in our world today and invites us to respond with mercy and action.
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For the Children

Prayer
This prayer commemorates the World Day Against Child Labor on June 12th.
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Moonlight

Film Discussion Guide
Moonlight is the coming-of-age story of a young Black man in Miami, Florida, who struggles to fit in and understand his sexuality and identity while dealing with a tumultuous family life.
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Books That Do Justice: Weaving Catholic Social Teaching into Summer Reading

Fact Sheet & Handout
Take time this summer to delve into literature that explores various themes of Catholic social teaching.