Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Prayer Service

Prayer Service for World Food Day (October 16)

This prayer service provides facts on the current state of hunger in the world as well as helps us reflect on the Scriptural basis of the call to feed those who are hungry. It offers participants an...
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What it Means to Be Recognized in Culture and Contributions and Why it Matters

Catholic Social Thought and Key Principles

In this introductory video, Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J., director of the Jesuit Social Research Institute, outlines four main themes of CST as presented in the Vatican’s Compendium of the Social Doctrine...
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Bless Me, Ultima

BLESS ME, ULTIMA is based on the novel by acclaimed author Rodolfo Anaya. It is the coming-of-age story of Antonio, a seven-year-old Catholic boy living in a small town in New Mexico. The film...
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Prayer Service

UN Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

EFJ provides this prayer service to commemorate the September 16, 1994, signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The theme for this year’s celebration is...
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Green Classrooms: Green Learning Environment

Fr. Pete Henriot, S.J., served on the team of the Center of Concern from 1971-1988. He traveled to Malawi in 2011 to assist in the establishment of the Loyola Jesuit Secondary School. Fr. Pete notes...
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Go Green This Summer and Forever After

This fact sheet includes suggestions for finding summer jobs that support a green economy. As stewards of God’s earth, we are called to a life that promotes both the growth of humans and the...
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Women Refugees

On June 20th World Refugee Day, the global community gives special attention to the plight of refugees. This prayer calls for healing of women refugees from around the world who search for safety and...
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Climate Change Reports: A Call to Discipleship

Two recent reports on Climate Change confirm that God's gift of Creation is being damaged. More people are suffering and will suffer with changing weather patterns, sea rising, etc. As...
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Cesar Chavez

The new film Cesar Chavez raises many challenging questions as we explore his legacy of seeking justice for farmworkers. Posted on April 15, 2014

Bonhoeffer

“Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Pacifist, Nazi Resister” is a documentary that explores the complex story of Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Our discussion questions invite viewers to apply lessons from his...
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Lent 2014: The Joy of the Gospel

Lent may not seem like a joyous time, but "now is a very acceptable time," as Paul reminds us on Ash Wednesday, to be reconciled to God. Pope Francis invites us to this joyous encounter, to stop...
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