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Prayer Service on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail

Prayer Service
This prayer service includes excerpts from Dr. King’s famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” and includes reflection questions after each reading. Commemorate Black History Month in your...
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Seeking Justice, Peace, and Equality in Israel-Palestine

Reflection
This guide covers the ongoing violence in Israel-Palestine and Lebanon, focusing on the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and Israel's military response in Gaza. It highlights human...
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Examen for Israel-Palestine

Prayer
An Examen rooted in Israel-Palestine, which walks through suffering, the impact of the conflict, and images you may have viewed to help you understand and walk in solidarity with those who have been...
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A Prayer of Faith and Hope in a Time of Fear (Based on MLK)

Prayer
This prayer uses Martin Luther King Jr.'s reflections on Amos 5:24 and Micah 6:8 and speaks to a longing for peace and justice. Prayer excerpt: "In times of fear amid rumors of war, We pray that...
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A Christmas Prayer

Prayer
Phillip Berrigan's prayer serves as a reminder that the sins of war and the arms trade continue to exist and shatter the lives of God’s people and creation. Like Berrigan, let us refuse to be...
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Advent: Re-examining Gift-Giving Practices and Catholic Social Teaching

Reflection
During Advent, we are called to reflect on Christ’s message of love and justice, challenging consumerism and focusing on ethical and meaningful giving. Catholic Social Teaching encourages...
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Hunger and Conflict Resource

Activity
Since the 1960s, the Catholic Church has shifted from just war theory to strongly condemning war due to its destructive impact, especially on human rights and hunger. Popes from John XXIII to Francis...
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Classroom Listening Circle Post Elections

Activity
Facilitate a co-created post-election Listening Circle to provide a respectful space for students to share feelings and perspectives. Through guided prompts, prayer, and consensus-building, students...
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Called to Dismantle Polarization

Reflection
After elections, it's easy to fall into polarized camps, but this leads to division and distracts from the true Christian mission of compassion and unity. Pope Francis urges believers to...
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Election Toolbox

Toolbox
We hope that you will use this collection of resources, both new and revised, to help guide discussion and discernment in the weeks leading up to the election. The following resources are...
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Petitions for an Election Year

Prayer
These petitions invite us to pray for all members of our communities, especially those impacted by the decisions we make. Together, let’s continue to uphold the dignity of every person as we...
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Bulletin Insert - Racial Justice and U.S. Elections (revised)

Bulletin Insert
The crisis of inequality creates deep divisions between people and communities, despite progress in reducing extreme poverty. Rising wealth inequality, especially impacting women, Indigenous peoples,...
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