Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Challenging Our Culture of Waste

In his recent World Environment Day address, Pope Francis blamed our culture of waste for our failure to care for creation. His challenge echoes the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Posted...
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Prayer Service

Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

June 26 is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The effort is an ongoing commitment to strengthen cooperation and action against drug trafficking and abuse around...
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World Youth Day

World Youth Day 2013 will be held in July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Young people from around the world will gather with Pope Francis in solidarity and uphold human dignity through experiences...
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Active Hope: Responding to Global Crises

It is easy to lose hope amid crises regarding our environment, energy and economy. Active Hope makes us participants in bringing about what we hope for. Discover dozens of ways to make a difference...
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Climate Change and Catholic Social Tradition

Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. Catholic Social Tradition provides some worthy challenges as we try to live our faith in relationship with all of...
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Prayer

PRAYER: Peace to Our Earth

NOTE: In his first Easter message, Pope Francis declared "Peace to our Earth."   “Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an...
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Water: A Gift From God, A Human Right

Unclean water and lack of sanitation affect poor people across the world. We must guarantee the fair and safe access they need to sustain their lives and secure their livelihoods. This resource is a...
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“A Good Man”

Sargent Shriver was a visionary peacebuilder who reflected God’s goodness in his public efforts and private moments. This memoir recalls Shriver’s values, and our guide explores his life in the...
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Fourth Week of Lent: The Tortured Christ in Our Midst

Solidarity is a key theme in the readings for Week 4 of Lent. When we understand the methods and effects of torture, we become better advocates for its survivors. Posted March 2013
Prayer Service

Dating Violence Awareness

February is Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Our prayer service is supported with an expansive compilation of resources, a declaration of dating rights, and an exclusive EFJ interview...
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Conscientious Objection Study Unit

Conscientious objection is a response people can choose when weighing their involvement in armed conflict. This resource explores Just War Theory and pacifism, with an in-depth look at a film which...
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Third Week of Advent 2012

The third of our Advent series focuses on right relationships as we are invited to pay heed to John the Baptist’s call to make changes in our lives, today known as the Church’s preferential...
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