Social Justice Topics

Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Migration

In this Catholic Social Teaching resource, Fr. Fred Kammer S.J. reflects on migration and migrants from the perspective of the Church's teaching. He includes quotes from the American bishops as well...
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Reflection

Prayer and Reflections from the Archbishop of Baltimore on Injustice and Violence

On May 28, 2015, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, Maryland, held a public mass for peace in his city, calling for calm and good-faith dialogue in the wake of violent unrest fueled by the death...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Students Speak Out Against Torture

This printable brochure from the Catholic social teaching perspective was researched, designed, and written by four high school juniors at Georgetown Visitation Prep in Washington, D.C. to inform...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Gustavo Gutiérrez: Father of Liberation Theology

Learn more about Gustavo Gutiérrez, O.P., a Peruvian theologian who has contributed so much to our understanding of the option for the poor and its expression in Liberation Theology.  
Film Discussion Guide

The Diary of Anne Frank

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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Prayer Service

Mediterranean Sea: A Growing Graveyard for Migrants

This longer prayer service educates people of faith about the horrific plight of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea. It lays out our Church's response to their quest for a life of...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service: A Global Response to the Refugee Crisis

The Holy Family were refugees when they fled King Herod's wrath. The service includes quotes from Catholic Social Teaching and a prayer from Pope Francis.  
Prayer Service

Torture Affects Everyone - International Day for Torture Victims and Survivors

The Prayer Service for June 26, United Nations Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors, reminds us that more than 100 governments around the world still violate the dignity of human beings....
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Prayer

Pope Francis’ Prayer to Our Blessed Mother for Migrants

Pope Francis offered this prayer to Our Mother of Migrants, asking Mary to protect her lost and wandering children as they seek rest, welcome, refuge, and peace.  
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Prayer

Prayer for Asylum Seekers

In this short prayer, we call on God to watch over refugees and asylum seekers: those separated from their loved ones, those who are lost, and those who have been exiled from their homes.  
Prayer

For the Tortured: Good Friday is Every Day

Torture leaves lasting marks; we pray for the healing of the physical and emotional scars that so many bear.  

Remembering Monseñor Óscar Romero

Jimmy Francisco Ortiz Rodriguez is a young Salvadoran attorney who lends his voice to reflect on the life and legacy of Monseñor Oscar Romero and contemporary El Salvador.