Signs of the Times

Signs of the Times: Migration, Women and Violence

Reflection
Learn about the specific dangers women experience while migrating from Central America to the United States, and advocate to end the recently implemented "Remain in Mexico" policy.
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Signs of the Times: From Just War to Just Peace

Reflection
Read about the biblical call to follow Jesus as peacemakers and a recent meeting at the Vatican to discuss the role of peace and non-violence in the Church today.

Themes OF CST: The Signs of the Times

Activity
A 2018 monthly resource, “CST Themes: The Signs of the Times,” reviews both some recent challenges to social justice and recent signs of hope and connects these to themes of Catholic social...
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Rejoice and Be Glad: Praying the Rosary for Global Social Justice

Prayer
The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary are a way to reflect on bringing Catholic social teaching into our daily lives.  

Responding to the Signs of the Times

Prayer
A prayer on these signs reflects on what is happening today and calls us to "continuing conversion" to the way of justice and peace.  
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Signs of Our Times: Becoming Instruments of Peace

Litany
This litany calls us to take concrete steps toward peace in response to the injustices in our world today.  
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Prayer for Centering Concern

Prayer
This prayer calls us to reflect on how we can be present through the Pastoral Circle to those suffering from injustice; we are called to be contemplatives in action for justice and peace.  

Signs of Our Times: Lifting Up a Hurting World

Litany
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.  
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Concerned Citizenship

Prayer
This prayer challenges us to pay attention to the sign of the times and to respond with discernment, supported by God's grace.

Litany: Remembering Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.

Litany
Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J., a great missionary, a man on fire promoted compassion through structural change. He was a pioneer in urging the combination of pastoral concern, biblical reflection, and...
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Earth Day: Protectors of Creation

In his inaugural homily, Pope Francis calls us to be protectors of creation. To heed his call, we need to be informed and reflect on the signs of the times. This fast fact sheet helps launch the...
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