Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Reflection

Bread and Roses Strike of 1912

On January 11, 1912, textile workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, cried out “Give us bread, but give us roses, too!” This reflection summarizes the events that occurred in 1912, provides...

Prayer

The Magi: Moving into A New Year

Inspired by the Magi and their journey to visit God Incarnate, we are called to spread the nourishment of God’s mercy and love to those who are broken in our world. Copyright © 2015, Education...

Prayer

The Call to Mercy: The Model of Dorothy Day

Dorothy Day used the Works of Mercy to guide her vocation of serving the homeless and poor in New York City. This prayer commemorates the beginning of the Year of Mercy and offers Dorothy Day as a...

Film Discussion Guide

The Letters

The Letters recounts the story of Mother Teresa and her “call within a call,” to serve the poor in the slums of Calcutta, India. This guide includes a synopsis of the film, connections to CST,...

Film Discussion Guide

Trumbo

This is the story of Dalton Trumbo, a successful screenwriter in Hollywood who was blacklisted by the United States government for being a Communist. This guide includes a synopsis of the film,...

Four candles stand together lighting up the room.

Lectionary Reflection

Third Sunday of Advent [c] December 13, 2015

Third Sunday of Advent [c] December 13, 2015 Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of Center of Concern.

These four candles light up the same the room.

Lectionary Reflection

Second Sunday of Advent [c] December 6, 2015

Second Sunday of Advent [c] December 6, 2015 Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of Center of Concern.

All of these candles are coming together to bring light into the room.

Lectionary Reflection

First Sunday of Advent [c] November 29, 2015

First Sunday of Advent [c] November 29, 2015 Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of Center of Concern.

Creative Voice

Christmas Reflections 2015

Creative Voice Paul Magno reminds us that, like Mary and Joseph, we are the keepers of the story of Redemption in today's broken world. Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of...

Reflection

A Light Has Shone: Christmas Reflection

The joy of the birth of Christ is the central message in this reflection, accompanied by the music of the Benedictine Monks of the Weston Priory. To view this Christmas reflection, click here:...

Bulletin Insert

Alternative Giving for Christmas

This annual resource highlights several organizations that offer suggestions for alternative giving this Christmas season. Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of Center of Concern.

Fact Sheet & Handout

United Nations Climate Change Convention

This fact sheet includes a summary of the upcoming climate change talks in Paris that will focus on a universal agreement on environmental regulations for the participating countries. Copyright ©...