Social Justice Topics

Prayer

May We Be Moved to Urgency Prayer

May we be Moved to Urgency Prayer calls for urgent action to address plastic pollution, climate change, and environmental racism. It asks for strength, wisdom, and courage to protect the Earth,...
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Reflection

Solidarity as a Gift and Manifestation of the Spirit

Pentecost celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, uniting people of all nations through the gift of tongues. This moment shared in our reflection reveals the Spirit’s power to break down...
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Prayer

Symbols of Your Creation Video Prayer

Symbols of Your Creation expresses gratitude to God for creating the Earth and all living things. It asks for guidance to protect the environment, show kindness to all creatures, and care for the...
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Justice in Jeopardy: Environmental Rollbacks and the Faithful Response

Pilgrims of Hope Prayer

Seeking God’s guidance this prayer offers strength and protection as pilgrims begin their journey. It asks for God's presence in every moment—offering light in darkness, shelter in trials, and...
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Film Discussion Guide

Abbott Elementary S1 E1

This discussion guide for the first season (episode 1) of Abbott Elementary allows individuals to reflect on the episode through the inclusion lens. Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style...
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Prayer

Visio Divina for Laudato Si

The resource “Visio Divina through the Lens of Laudato Si’” is a guided spiritual practice that weaves together the contemplative tradition of Visio Divina (“divine seeing”) with the...
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Prayer

Symbols of Your Creation Prayer

Symbols of Your Creation expresses gratitude to God for creating the Earth and all living things. It asks for guidance to protect the environment, show kindness to all creatures,...
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All of these quotes revolving around Earth Day should push us to come together and preserve the Earth. Sustaining the Earth evolves community for the human family.

Earth Day Social Media Pack 1

Download these EFJ social media images to share on your social media feeds around Earth Day and the environment. View samples of all the social media images.  In his encyclical Laudato Si’,...
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Earth Day: Protectors of Creation

In his inaugural homily, Pope Francis calls us to be protectors of creation. To heed his call, we need to be informed and reflect on the signs of the times. This fast fact sheet helps launch the...
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Earth Day: Green Cities

As more than half the world's population lives in urban settings, Earth Day 2014 focuses on the development of sustainable places to live and grow.   In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope...
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Creative Voice

A Modern Day Parable: The Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor

Creative Voice Rhett Engelking weaves together two stories that take place centuries apart. Two men, Ciero and Malchus, sit together in a small bar in the town of Belem, Brazil and share with each...
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