Catholic Social Tradition Principles Archives

Prayer Service

Walking the Road to Justice with Peace Pilgrim (July 18)

Mildred Lisette Norman was a hiker and peace activist who began a challenging ministry as Peace Pilgrim, walking back and forth across the U.S. for years in order to promote peace. Her own words...

Film Discussion Guide

Citizenfour

The documentary, Citizenfour, follows Edward Snowden as he releases highly classified information about the United States government’s domestic spying and invasion of privacy into the lives of its...

Prayer

Prayer for Peace by Pope Francis

Pope Francis’s words make up this Prayer for Peace and help us focus on what he sees as central to peacemaking today.

Prayer

Prayer for a Renewed World

We pray with these words for a world that desires the fullness of life and renewal in the face of so much suffering.

Reflection

Court Orders Release of Nuclear Disarmament Trio

On May 16, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the release of three Catholic peace activists, overturning their conviction of sabotage. The three protesters broke into the Y-12 nuclear...

Reflection

10 Things You Can Do to Care for the Earth

Dare to make a difference. 10 tips towards good stewardship. Set a stewardship goal for yourself, your family, your school community.

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International Public Service Day: Hearts and Hands for Others, June 23

International Public Service Day honors federal, state, and municipal employees around the globe. Use your heart and hands to give to others by serving in your community. Here are some...

Prayer

Be Praised for Creation

This prayer is a modern version of the St. Francis “Blessed Be” prayer that is referenced in the opening of Pope Francis’ new encyclical on ecology. It celebrates the themes of this significant...