War

The Fog of War

This resource is a three-page discussion guide to the documentary Fog of War. The film examines eleven lessons learned by former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara about the need for a moral...
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Syrian Uprising

Since March 2011, Syria has been embroiled in an escalating conflict that began as a nonviolent uprising during the Arab Spring. This five-page resource provides background on the conflict, response...
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The Hunger Games

This two-page discussion guide looks at the movie The Hunger Games through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, and offers a range of questions for reflection and discussion.

Not on Our Watch (Sudan)

  A gripping book on Darfur by John Prendergast and Don Cheadle offers an eye-opening look at what is happening in the region and why. This book discussion guide offers a short synopsis,...
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Prayer Service to Mark the Anniversary of the War in Iraq

Prayer Service
As of March, 2009, more than 4,250 American soldiers have died since the start of the Iraq war on March 19, 2003. The numbers of Iraqis who have died is estimated to be over 1.3 million. More than...
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Prayer Service for Mothers Who Have Lost Children in War

Prayer Service
This prayer service prays for mothers around the world who have lost children to violence, while educating about areas of the world in which war and conflict persist and daily living is dangerous.

Prayer Service in Remembrance of September 11

Prayer Service
This prayer service, adapted from one by Pax Christi USA (with permission), invites us to reflect on suffering, healing, and peace.

Litany for Memorial Sunday

Litany
This litany is for Memorial Sunday, which commemorates the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.  

Remembering Hiroshima Day (August 6)

Prayer Service
This litany is to remember Hiroshima Day.

Prayer for Conflicts around the World

From Sudan to Kashmir to Colombia to Chechyna, this litany prays for victims of conflicts around the world - and that we might be peacemakers and justice seekers in working for their resolution.

Prayer Service of Remembrance: Honoring the Casualities of the Conflict in Iraq

Thousands of men and women have given their lives for their country.  This prayer service honors their lives and remembers their sacrifice.

Issues of War and Peace

Unit
This five-page unit is intended to facilitate conversations around issues of war and peace. The unit includes a reflection on patriotism, "Love of Enemies, Love of Country;" a fact sheet on the...
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