Social Justice Topics

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Creative Voice

The Qur’an and The Bible: A Common Word

In our current climate of hostility towards Muslims, this artistic reflection uses quotes from the Qur’an and the Bible to highlight the commonality between Islam and Christianity. To view the...
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Reflection

CST and SDGs: Work and Dignity

This reflection looks at the teachings of Popes Leo XIII, John Paul II, and Francis on work, and connects these teachings to the UN Sustainable Develop Goal related to decent work.  
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Reflection

The Feast of the Visitation: Immigrant Journeys

The young, pregnant Mary took risk to visit her cousin, and soon took greater risk with her husband and newborn child, becoming refugees in order to protect the son of God. We mark this feast by...
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Reflection

An Overview of Church Teaching on Healthcare

This resource provides a synthesis of Catholic social teaching on healthcare and includes a timeline, links for other resources, and a prayer for healthcare reform.  
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Prayer Service

Naomi Klein: There Can Be No Justice Without Addressing Climate Change

This prayer service is based on the words of Naomi Klein, Canadian author, journalist, and filmmaker, known for her climate justice activism and analyses of globalization, neoliberalism, and...
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Litany

Signs of Our Times: Lifting Up a Hurting World

This litany holds up all those who are suffering in our world today, from those who die from exposure to pesticides to the millions of families who are displaced due to violence and war.  
Litany

Rebecca Masika Katsuva: Turning Suffering Into Action

“Mama Masika” committed her entire life to protecting and raising awareness of rape as a weapon of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This litany calls us to learn from Mama Masika’s...
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Prayer

One With the Suffering People of Syria

We pray for an end to the war in Syria and ask God to give comfort and strength to our sisters and brothers who have suffered for too long.
Prayer

Prayer for Women Workers

This prayer asks blessings on all women workers and for solidarity among all women workers.
Prayer

Prayer to Mary for Immigrant Children on the Feast of the Visitation

This prayer remembers the journeys of Mary and immigrant children, and asks Mary to guide the Church’s efforts to reform immigration policy.
Film Discussion Guide

How Capitalism is Killing Itself

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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Calendar

Monthly Calendar: May 2017: Creating a Just Economy

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of May 2017: Creating a Just Economy.