Catholic Social Tradition Principles

This town filled with makeshift tents signifying our call to promote the dignity of migrants and refugees.
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.
Toolbox

Peace

This collection of resources, both revised and new, expanded upon the theme of peace. Subtopics include nonviolence, pacifism, conscientious objection, and nuclear disarmament. Fact Sheet:...
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Reflection

Reflection: Catholic Social Thought and Human Dignity

In this reflection, Fr. Kammer discusses the foundational principle in Catholic social thought on the dignity of the human person. Reflection questions and a prayer are included.
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Film Discussion Guide

The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story

Chico Mendes was a Brazilian rubber tapper, trade union leader, environmentalist, and martyr. This film highlights Mendes’s work to end the destruction of the Amazonian rain forest and to organize...
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