Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Reflection

Lenten Reflections 2016: Following Jesus on the Path of Nonviolence

These 11 reflections are written by John Dear, a Catholic priest and world-renowned peacemaker and nonviolent activist for social justice. Father John invites all of us "to reflect on the nonviolence...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Racism

Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J., reflects on the sin of racism and important Church documents that call us to conversion, to respect the rights, dignity, equality, and sanctity of racially different...
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Toolbox

Social Justice

This collection of resources relates to the general theme of social justice. Many of them have been revised and reformatted for your use.
Litany

Litany: Remembering Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.

Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J., a great missionary, a man on fire promoted compassion through structural change. He was a pioneer in urging the combination of pastoral concern, biblical reflection, and...
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Prayer Service

2016 World Day of Peace Message

Sister Sally Ann Brickner, O.S.F. offers this prayer service to commemorate the theme, “Overcome Indifference and Win Peace” in Pope Francis’s 2016 World Day of Peace Message.
Prayer

Let Justice Roll Down

In this time where injustice and violence seem to blanket the world, this prayer yearns for justice and peace to spring up and bring the flourishing of God’s grace to our earth once again.
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Film Discussion Guide

DREAM ON

In the film DREAM ON, political comedian John Fugelsang retraces the journey of Alexis de Tocqueville, whose study of our young country in 1831 came to define America as a place where anyone could...
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Lectionary Reflection

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time [c] January 17, 2016

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time [c] January 17, 2016
Lectionary Reflection

The Baptism of Jesus [c] January 10, 2016

The Baptism of Jesus [c] January 10, 2016
Lectionary Reflection

Feast of the Epiphany [c] January 3, 2016

Feast of the Epiphany [c] January 3, 2016
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Lectionary Reflection

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [c] January 1, 2016

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [c] January 1, 2016
Lectionary Reflection

Feast of the Holy Family [c] December 27, 2015

Feast of the Holy Family [c] December 27, 2015