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Vatican Raises Concerns Over World Finance

This resource addresses the November 2011 statement by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace on global finance. The statement calls for reform of global financial systems, and proposes a global...more

Pentecost 2012: Solidarity as a Gift of the Spirit

A reflection on Pentecost, celebrating the gift of the Spirit moving among us and uniting us in solidarity. ...more

Discussion Guide: Soldiers of Conscience

The film offers a thoughtful look into the moral struggles of soldiers. It has been praised by America Magazine, Army Times, National Catholic Reporter, USCCB, and Catholic Peace Fellowship. ...more

Discussion Guide: Margin Call

Margin Call is set in 2008, as the real estate market begins to fall apart. This discussion guide for the film considers key themes, such as the idolatry of money, and connections to Catholic Social T...more

In Memory: Monseñor Juan Gerardi

Human rights defender and martyr for peace, Bishop Juan Gerardi guided the Recovery of Historical Memory project, documenting human rights violations during Guatemala's internal conflict.  ...more

Buddha and Buddhism

This fact sheet explores the life of the Buddha, the Buddha's Eightfold Path, and the different types of Buddhism practiced today. ...more

Catholic Social Thought and Distributive Justice , by: Fred Kammer, S.J.

This brief piece is an excellent conversation starter on themes such as taxation, financial assistance, and just distribution of and access to the goods of the earth. ...more

The Big Question: a film about forgiveness

This film explores how people come to forgive even in tragic circumstances by recounting actual crimes and the people whose lives were impacted by them. It invites connection making with the Catholic ...more

Fast Facts for Earth Day

This one page handout provides fast facts about our planet. Includes reflection questions and ideas for action. ...more

A Timeline on Migration, Labor, and Immigration Laws, Part Three

This is the third and final installment of EfJ's lesson plan on the intersection of U.S. policy on immigration and labor. Part three covers from 1975 through 2012. ...more