Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Creative Voice

From Lidia Bastianich’s Family Table

Creative Voice Lidia Bastianich joins EFJ once again and invites us to gather around her table and celebrate the joy of a communal meal.  
Bulletin Insert

Catholic Social Thought and Hunger

This bulletin insert highlights the connection between Catholic Social Thought and issues related to hunger. The simple steps of learn, pray, and act can be followed individually or within a...
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Film Discussion Guide

The Power of Forgiveness

This guide offers discussion and reflection questions for the documentary The Power of Forgiveness, which features several moving real-life stories of forgiveness as well as comments on the topic...
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Film Discussion Guide

A Place at the Table

This documentary peels back the curtain on the problem of food insecurity, weaving together the stories of low-income Americans who struggle to put healthy food on the table. The film also includes...
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Lectionary Reflection

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] October 18, 2015

Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time [b] October 18, 2015
Lectionary Reflection

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] October 11, 2015

Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time [b] October 11, 2015
Lectionary Reflection

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] October 4, 2015

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] October 4, 2015
Creative Voice

My Day Will Dawn: Swords into Plowshares

Creative Voice Elizabeth McAlister shares a heartfelt and passionate reflection on the words of the prophet Isaiah to turn our “swords into plowshares” as we celebrate Disarmament Week and the...
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Reflection

Embracing the Journey

This Smilebox reflection invites us to “go up to the mountain” and “shout with a full voice [that] our God is near” as we embrace our journey towards justice and peace...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Hunger

In this reflection, Fr. Fred Kammer makes the connection between our faith and the growing issue of hunger and food insecurity around the world. He urges the Church to change the structures in...
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Prayer Service

World Food Day, October 16

This short prayer service features quotes of five modern popes who have all urged people of faith to advocate for the right to food so everyone can enjoy daily bread and find a place at the...
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Film Discussion Guide

Alive Inside

In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons, this film discussion guide explores the power of music in overcoming memory loss. Alive Inside is a touching, powerful film that brings forth...
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