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Invictus

Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartheid in South Africa.  This year marks the 20th anniversary of his release. This film is the true story of Nelson Mandela’s effort to...
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Una Luz en la Oscuridad: Una Vía Crucis con Mons. Romero (Stations of the Cross with Oscar Romero)

This Stations of the Cross reflection, in Spanish, uses words from Oscar Romero's Sept. 10, 1978, homily to correspond with each of the Stations of the Cross. A great resource for Spanish-speaking...
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Prayer Service for Peace in Kosovo and Serbia

On February 17, 2008, Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. Since 1999 Kosovo has had no official status as a region, territory, or country as a result of the 1991 breakup of the former communist...
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The Kite Runner

Summer is a great time to do some reading and be transported to other places. This summer, travel to Afghanistan by reading, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. This two-page book discussion guide...
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A Thousand Splendid Suns

Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns is a moving story set in the turmoil of Afghanistan over the last thirty years. This book discussion guide includes a timeline and discussion questions...
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Regional Developments - Red Sobre Agro - Monopolios en America Latina

Posted May 17, 2007.
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Latin America through the Eyes of Oscar Romero

Throughout much of Central and Latin America, Saint Óscar Romero is revered as a prophet who truly lived and proclaimed the option for the poor and vulnerable--the voiceless. Today, the voiceless...
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Marys of the Americas

This litany, available in both Spanish and English, celebrates the images of the Virgin Mary present in many different Hispanic cultures. Images correspond to each of the prayers in the litany.

Prayer for Peace and Justice in Colombia

Drugs, Demilitarization and Poverty in Colombia

From 2000 to 2005, the U.S. has provided $4.5 billion to Colombia for anti-drug and military purposes. Much money has been directed toward "Plan Colombia," which involves fumigation of coca...
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Remembering the Still-Homeless in Pakistan and Kashmir: Actions for Solidarity

Hundreds of thousands of people are homeless in the region of Kashmir and Pakistan that experienced a terrible earthquake in October. They must endure two more months of cold winter and more...
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