Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Prayer Service

Thomas Berry: One With the Universe

This prayer service includes prayers, quotes, and questions that invite us to reflect on the life and words of Thomas Berry, C.P.  Through this reflection, participants are challenged to think more...
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Film Discussion Guide

Code Black

Code Black highlights the challenges of practicing medicine in a high-trauma zone while dealing with institutional bureaucracy. This discussion guide includes reflection questions that provide...
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Creative Voice

Creating Concerned Citizens of the Planet Earth

Creative Voice Margaret Swedish (author, activist, and founder of the “Spirituality and Ecological Hope” project at the Center for New Creation) thoughtfully reveals the richness in the meaning...
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Prayer Service

Nonviolence: A Language of Love (International Day of Nonviolence)

This prayer service, commemorating International Day of Nonviolence (October 2nd), reminds us that the language of the Gospels is one of love. Jesus chose to express this love through nonviolence,...
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Prayer Service

Love Without Limits: World Mission Day

This resource calls everyone to be a missionary and a witness of mercy. The following mantra is repeated throughout this service: “Mary, model of missionaries, inspire us to embrace the mercy and...
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Calendar

Monthly Calendar: By Practicing Peace We Become Better Citizens of the World (October 2016)

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of October 2016: Creating Concerned Citizens.
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Film Discussion Guide

3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets

This gripping documentary is based on the true story of Jordan Davis, a young black teenager who was shot at a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida. This film discussion guide includes a summary,...
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Calendar

Education for Justice 2016-2017 Justice and Peace Calendar

Filled with additional dates, anniversaries, and global celebrations, EFJ's annual Justice and Peace Calendar will help with preparations for the upcoming 2016-2017 year. Links to the latest EFJ...
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Reflection

Creating the Common Good

Education for Justice’s theme for the coming months is introduced in this short reflection and prayer on creating the Common Good.
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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.