Human Rights

The Diary of Anne Frank

Film Discussion Guide
This film brings to life the writings of Anne Frank and her time in hiding in Amsterdam during World War II and the advance of Nazism in Europe. Anne Frank, born on June 12, 1929, braved unspeakable...
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Digna Ochoa: Facing Injustice in Mexico

This resource invites us to reflect on the life of Digna Ochoa, an attorney and human rights defender from Mexico, who was assassinated in 2001 for defending victims of human rights abuses in her...
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The Conscientious Objector

Appropriate for International Conscientious Objector’s Day, May 15, "The Conscientious Objector" is based on the life of Desmond Doss, a U.S. Army medic who was the first conscientious objector to...
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Prayer Service for Mother’s Day

Prayer Service
This two-page, ready-to-print prayer service focuses on celebrating the gifts that all mothers bring to the world. The scripture passage on the Visitation reveals Mary in touch with the world around...
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Selma Movie Discussion

Film Discussion Guide
Selma retells the story of one of the seminal moments in the history of the Civil Rights movement. In telling the story, the filmmakers used official FBI documents to illustrate that Dr. King and...
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Prayer for Migrants (English and Spanish)

Prayer
With the global community, we pray for those who see home and all it means disappear as they flee violence, injustice, and poverty. We pray for those weary travelers who now live in daily...
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Human Rights: Supporting Human Dignity

Prayer Service
December 10 is the anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, a document St. John Paul II praised for its support of human dignity for all members of the global community. This...
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Discipleship, Word, and Witness

In his essay, Johnny Zokovitch reminds us that we are called to provide a witness that stands in stark contrast to the values of the surrounding culture. This resource includes: a bible study,...
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Universal Children’s Day: Hidden Horrors of War

Prayer Service
This prayer service invites us to join in solidarity with children all around the world who are victims of regional conflict.  
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Prayer to End Violence Against Women

Prayer
At a time when the news is filled with images and discussions about domestic violence, rape on college campuses, and the plight of young women in so many countries, let us pray for the end of such...
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The Wisdom of Water

Sister Larraine Lauter offers a testimony of her experiences in Central America as co-founder of Water with Blessings. This reflection on the simple necessity and joy of Sister Water is accompanied...
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Meditation: Water Women in Action

Water With Blessings' interactive slideshow, accompanied with music, invites us to journey with the mothers and missioners who bring clean water to God's thristy...
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