Social Justice Topics

North Korea: Can peace emerge from tensions?

North Korea’s threats to use nuclear force on its neighbors and the United States have raised tensions around the world. This backgrounder provides context and history to the situation and...
Prayer Service

In Harmony with Creation

Climate change has clear connections to food justice. As protectors of creation, we must reflect and pray about food production and consumption. This service encourages commitments toward small and...
Lesson Plan

Immigration Reform: Where do our priorities lie?

Legislation expected in April likely will increase tension about shifting priorities in the legal immigration process from family unity to skilled workers.

School of the Americas/WHINSEC

The annual advocacy days sponsored by SOA Watch are April 8-10. Discover the history of the School of the Americas and its graduates, the role it plays today, and how you can make a difference in...

Pope Francis on Catholic Social Teaching

Explore the insights of Pope Francis from his time as a church leader in Latin America to today. His positions on poverty and human dignity, environmental justice and human trafficking provide good...
Prayer

PRAYER: Peace to Our Earth

NOTE: In his first Easter message, Pope Francis declared "Peace to our Earth."   “Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an...

Immigration Reform

Congress will soon consider legislation to fix the broken U.S. immigration system. Explore the issues through the lens of church teaching and prepare for more effective...

Seder Meal Resources

The Passover meal is an important remembrance for many people of faith. Assisi Community in Washington, D.C., shares resources that deepen our understanding of liberation in salvation...

The Tortured Christ in Our Midst: Holy Week

Our Holy Week reflection focuses on the passionate narratives and encourages us to connect with its key players and our complicity in ways Christ is tortured today. It lifts up several role models...

The Tortured Christ in Our Midst: Week 5

Torture makes exiles of its survivors. God is an exile-ender, and we can join in this life-giving ministry by supporting groups that support survivors and advocating against cuts for government...

Water: A Gift From God, A Human Right

Unclean water and lack of sanitation affect poor people across the world. We must guarantee the fair and safe access they need to sustain their lives and secure their livelihoods. This resource is a...

Fourth Week of Lent: The Tortured Christ in Our Midst

Solidarity is a key theme in the readings for Week 4 of Lent. When we understand the methods and effects of torture, we become better advocates for its survivors. Posted March 2013