Catholic Social Tradition Principles

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Calendar

Monthly Calendar: Creating Peace in Our Communities and Our World (September 2016)

This daily calendar offers suggested reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of September 2016: Creating Peace in Our Communities and Our World.
Film Discussion Guide

Crash

The film Crash follows several individuals in the city of Los Angeles as they confront and are confronted with prejudice, racism, and acts of injustice. This discussion guide includes a summary,...
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Prayer

Prayer for Peace in Times of Violence

We pray for an end do violence and discomfort. We call upon God to make us agents of peace, to be peacemakers in the present day.
Creative Voice

What Have We Done for the Poor Ones?

This artistic reflection is based on the song What Have We Done for the Poor Ones? written and performed by Lori True: http://bit.ly/21igPUC.
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Prayer

Prayer for the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14)

St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American saint and the patroness of ecology and the environment.
Film Discussion Guide

Zootopia

This film discussion guide offers a unique look at this popular animated film by connecting its themes to Catholic social tradition.  
Prayer

United Together: Prayer After Orlando

After a horrible act of terrorism, we pray for the city of Orlando, those who lost their lives, and all for are impacted by this tragedy. We call for solidarity and peace for all.
Reflection

Nonviolence and Just Peace: Contributing to the Catholic Understanding of and Commitment to Nonviolence

Creative Voice Judy Coode, freelance writer and former Pax Christi USA National Council Chair, shares a reflection on the conference “Nonviolence and Just Peace: Contributing to the Catholic...
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Creative Voice

The Gift of Creation

This artistic reflection uses quotes from the U.S. Bishops’ statement Global Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence, and the Common Good. To view this resource, click here:...
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Litany

Gardeners of the Earth: Caring for Our Common Home

To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, this litany lifts up 16 “gardeners of the earth,” both those who have gone before us and those in our midst, who recognize the sacredness of the...
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Litany

Refugees: Our World’s Homeless

This updated resource affirms the dignity of all those who are forced to leave their homes and includes reflection questions, a prayer, and steps to put your faith in action.
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Canaries in the Coal Mine

Fr. Fred Kammer revisits Pope Francis's recent encyclical to focus on the connection between the environment and those in poverty in this resource, which has reflection questions, a prayer, and...
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