Center of Concern: Education For Justice

Second Sunday in Advent [B], December 7, 2008
... By: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Prayer for the People of Zimbabwe
Prayer for the People of Zimbabwe Lord God, Our hearts cry out for the people in Zimbabwe whose lives are in chaos, whose hopes are waning, w... By: Education for Justice

HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet & Catholic Social Teaching
This four-page resource includes the latest facts and figures on HIV/AIDS. It provides an overview of the Church's social teaching and pastoral car... By: Bill Griffin, CFX

In the News: Zimbabwe
The conditions in Zimbabwe continue to deteriorate. New alarms are sounding as the people continue to suffer the effects of a failed government. Foo... By: Katherine Feely, SND

First Sunday in Advent [B], November 30, 2008
... By: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King [A], November 23, 2008
... By: Fr. John Bucki

Advent Resource Guide
This two-page resource guide provides a quick reference list of the Advent resources that can be found on the Education for Justice site. Advent resou... By: Sr. Katherine Feely

Interactive Advent Calendar
Advent Theme: An Infinite Horizon of Hope. This "clickable" Advent Calendar provides prayer and reflection for each day of Advent. Usi... By: Katherine Feely, Liz Leipold

Advent Reflection Week One: No Room at the Inn
No Room at the Inn This reflection for the first week of Advent invites us to look at who and what we “welcome” and what we “have no room ... By: Bill Griffin, CFX

Advent Poetry Companion
This 19-page companion provides poems that can enrich and deepen your reflections on the meaning of this liturgical season. The prayers and liturgi... By: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

Advent Reflection Week Two:Obstacles and Crooked Paths
Obstacles and Crooked Paths "A voice cries in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight his paths." We know that divi... By: Bill Griffin, CFX

Advent Reflection Week Three: Becoming Children of God
Becoming Children of God As we prepare for the great feast, we reflect on what it means to be part of the mystery of the 'Word made flesh', and w... By: Bill Griffin, CFX

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time [A] November 16, 2008
... By: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Advent Reflection Week Four: A Census, A Journey and A Change of Plans
This reflection for the fourth week of Advent invites us to look at the disruptions and detours in our lives. These come in many forms including econ... By: Bill Griffin, CFX

Hunger Facts
Hunger affects almost every community. Rising fuel costs and rising food prices lead to food insecurity for thousands of people here and around the w... By: Liz Leipold

Update: Conflict in Congo
Prayer & Action needed Further violence has erupted again in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Learn about the causes of this latest outbreak of... By: Bill Griffin, CFX