Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Lectionary Reflection

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

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

The Nativity of the Lord [c] December 25, 2015

The Nativity of the Lord [c] December 25, 2015  
Four lit Advent candles stand in dark dirt and dust, held together in a black bowl, denoting the fourth week of Advent
Lectionary Reflection

Fourth Sunday of Advent [c] December 20, 2015

Fourth Sunday of Advent [c] December 20, 2015
Reflection

Pope Francis’s Visit to Africa

This artistic smilebox reflection takes quotes from Pope Francis’s trips to Kenya, Uganda, and Central African Republic and offers a prayerful meditation on the Gospel call to uphold the poorest...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Freedom

Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J., explores the faith-based concept of freedom that is an important part of Catholic Social Teaching, freedom that is grounded in both human dignity and the common...
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Reflection

Visions and Hope for the New Year - 2016

This reflection invites a review of the past year as we look forward to the new year. Journaling messages of gratitude and hope for personal development can lead to action that supports those in need...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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Three Advent candles lit to denote the third week of Advent.
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.