Inequality

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Prayer for Child Laborers

Prayer
Too many young children around the world still work, often in hazardous conditions; this prayer reminds us who some of these child laborers are and why they need our advocacy and support.  

El Salvador

Toolbox
This collection of new and revised resources celebrates the many social justice heroes from El Salvador who have led the Church in its pursuit of social justice, human rights, and the dignity of...
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Signs of Our Times: Becoming Instruments of Peace

Litany
This litany calls us to take concrete steps toward peace in response to the injustices in our world today.  
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Prayer for Centering Concern

Prayer
This prayer calls us to reflect on how we can be present through the Pastoral Circle to those suffering from injustice; we are called to be contemplatives in action for justice and peace.  
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Pope Francis on Sustainable Urban Communities, Encounter, and Solidarity

Reflection
Pope Francis reminds us that we cannot simply work for the environment in our communities without concern for “the cry of the poor.” He believes all is interconnected and we must hear “both the...
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Signs of Our Times: Being Lightbearers of Hope in Today’s World

Litany
This month’s litany invites us to be lightbearers of hope to all who suffer injustice in today’s world.  
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Film Discussion Guide
The HBO film The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is based on Rebecca Skloot’s 2010 book of the same title about the life of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cancer cells revolutionized medical...
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Prayer for World Music Day

Prayer
This prayer for June 21st, World Music Day, recalls the use of music in Scripture and in history to express culture and address inequality.

How Capitalism is Killing Itself

Film Discussion Guide
How Capitalism is Killing Itself is a powerful documentary addressing issues of inequality and exploitation under our current capitalist system. Connections to CST, reflection questions, and a direct...
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CST and SDGs: Reduce Inequalities

Reflection
Pope Francis has been very clear on his deep concerns about economic inequality; this resource explores his concerns and links them to the UN goal to lessen such inequalities around the globe by...
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Civil and Political Rights in Tax Policy

Fact Sheet & Handout
This resource is the third advocacy tool in a four-part toolkit prepared by RightingFinance to assist education and dissemination of standards on tax policy and human rights contained in a report...
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Film Discussion Guide: Voces Inocentes (Innocent Voices)

Film Discussion Guide
This striking movie tells the true story of a young boy in El Salvador who, during the country’s civil war, must choose between joining the military or the rebels. A synopsis, connections to CST...
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