Prayer: The Way Toward Easter
Praying toward Easter, we are mindful of global conflict, climate injustice, asylum seekers on the move, and walking with those who suffer. We look toward placing our hope in the Risen Christ.
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Archive for category: Promotion of Peace, Nonviolence, and Disarmament
Injustice in the Holy Land
Examine the history of Israel-Palestine which includes the areas of places like Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Jerusalem. Learn about what led to the brutal attack on October 7, 2023 by Hamas, and spend time in reflection through discussion questions and ideas for action. View the corresponding webinar.
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Prayer As We Keep Vigil
In observance of Respect Life Month each October, utilize this prayer for abolishing the death penalty. It was written in collaboration with Catholic Mobilizing Network for their monthly First Friday prayer vigil in December 2022.
Reflection on Called to Care
As a way to honor and celebrate the Season of Creation, take time to reflect on the intersectionality of care for creation and nonviolence in our world today. The Season of Creation begins on September 1 and lasts through October 4.
Called to Care Prayer
As a way to honor and celebrate the Season of Creation, take time to reflect on the intersectionality of care for creation and nonviolence in our world today with our prayer titled, “Called to Care. The Season of Creation begins on September 1 and lasts through October 4.
Ukraine Peace
Learn more about a Just Peace Framework to help share a broader vision of human dignity and working for the common good. Examine this framework through the lens of the war in Ukraine to reflect on opportunities to engage and encourage peace.
Lenten Labyrinth Prayer
This labyrinth reflection was inspired by Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2023 that was titled, “Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey.” This resource includes a downloadable labyrinth.
Christian Peacemaking
Christian Peacemaking weaves together conflict analysis and conflict transformation skills with Gospel
values to empower students to stand up for themselves and to love their enemy neighbor in conflict.
Catholic Nonviolence Initiative Lecture Series 2023
This resource is shared from the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative Lecture Series. The series and more information can also be found here – https://cniseries.info
The video edits and summaries are divided into five topics that include –
-Why ‘Nonviolence?’
-Returning to and Exploring the Power of Nonviolence
-Christian Foundations of Nonviolence
-Embracing Nonviolence: A New Moral Framework
-Embracing Nonviolence: Transforming the Church
Peacemaking Activity for Elementary School Students
Begin the new year by thinking about how we can be peacemakers in our families, classrooms, and communities. This activity is geared toward students in grades 4-8.
Film Discussion Guide: Flee
This film discussion guide provides questions to go along with the animated documentary, Flee.
IFTJ Keynote Reflections 2022
This discussion guide can be used to help break open the keynote discussions during the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice held from October 22-23 in Washington D.C. Use this document to reflect on the keynote presentations from Bill McKibben, Maka Black Elk, and Olga Segura. This link brings you to our YouTube playlist of all IFTJ 2022 mainstage content where you can watch the keynotes: https://bit.ly/3TYTw4h
