Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Prayer

In Memory of Berta Cáceres (English and Spanish)

Berta Cáceres was murdered in 2016 for her outspoken advocacy as she sought environmental justice for her indigenous people in Honduras; this prayer remembers her sacrifice.
Reflection

We Are Called

This artistic reflection is based on the song “We Are Called,” written and performed by David Haas: http://bit.ly/2j8XKbz.
Prayer Service

Pope Francis’s Message for the 50th World Day of Peace: “Nonviolence: A Style of Politics for Peace”

This prayer service invites reflection on Pope Francis’s message on nonviolence for the 50th World Day of Peace.
This town filled with tents and people rejoicing through God's love. Rejoice as your reflect on the feast of epiphany.
Lectionary Reflection

Feast of the Epiphany [a] January 8, 2017

Feast of the Epiphany [a] January 8, 2017 ADD DISCRIPTION
Lectionary Reflection

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [a] January 1, 2017

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [a] January 1, 2017 ADD DESCRIPTION
Lectionary Reflection

Christmas [a] December 25, 2016

Christmas [a] December 25, 2016 ADD DISCRIPTION
One purple candle is lit alone with dripping wax falling onto the purple background, the light a symbol of Jesus's coming
Lectionary Reflection

Fourth Sunday of Advent [a] December 18, 2016

Fourth Sunday of Advent [a] December 18, 2016 ADD DISCRIPTION
Prayer

Prayer for the Inauguration (2017)

This prayer refers to our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution as we mark the transition of power in our country.
Video

The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia)

This artistic reflection is based on the first chapter of Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia: The Joy of Love. The song that accompanies this resource is, “Blest Are They,”...
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Aj Muste stands firm in the face of oppression as bystanders watch him chase after justice. Aj is a reminder of the power of nonviolence when trying to achieve justice.
Prayer Service

Abraham Johannes “A.J.” Muste: A Gentle, Nonviolent Peace Agitator

This resource draws on the wisdom and witness of A.J. Muste, a nonviolent activist who was influential in the global pacifist movement of the mid-20th Century.
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Lesson Plan

Peace and Nonviolence

This three-part lesson plan seeks to introduce students to various aspects of peace: theory, activists, movements, and nonviolent processes in countries around the world.
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Reflection

Monthly Calendar: January 2017: Creating Peace Anew

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of January 2017: Creating Peace Anew.