Social Justice Topics

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Film Discussion Guide

The Zookeeper’s Wife

Based on the novel of the same title, The Zookeeper’s Wife tells the story of a Polish family’s journey to save hundreds of people during the Nazi invasion of Poland.
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Fact Sheet & Handout

The Truth About Torture

This resource explores the history of torture and its use by the United States.  
Toolbox

Torture Awareness

This toolbox is a compilation of resources pertaining to the grave sin of torture.       Fact Sheet: The Truth About Torture Film Discussion Guide: I Am Miriam Film...
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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.
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Creative Voice

A Story of Faith For Times Like These

This sermon by Creative Voice Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas explores the story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar in the Gospel of Mark, and its connection to the unsettling and frightening times we live...
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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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