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A Revolution of Hope: Occupy Advent and the Vatican , by: Alex Mikulich, PhD

This two page reflectionby guest writer Alex Mikulich, Ph.D., explores how the Occupy protestors embody the season of advent. Includes active links to background resources. ...more

Justice in the World Prayer Service

The 1971 Bishops' Synod document, Justice in the World, continues to inspire, inform, and motivate its readers. Celebrate its 40th anniversary with this two-page original prayer service. ...more

A Prayer for Unity

God of all, you challenge us
to be a unified national community.

You call us to move beyond
partisan politics
so we may create
a vision of the common good
so sorely needed for our country.

In this time of confusion,
you call us to see clearly
with the lens of justice for all.

In this time of disrespect for so many,
you call on us to practice respect
for all voices around the table,
and for all voices not heard in the discussions.

In this time of personal insecurity,

Teaching Aid: Busy Christian’s Guide to Catholic Social Teaching

This twenty-four page resource offers not only a brief summary of all major documents relating to Catholic Social Teaching, but it also includes fun trivia, each document’s significant or key innova...more

People of God on the Move: Catholic Immigration in the U.S.

Since the 1840s, immigration to the U.S. was increasingly from Catholic countries, beginning with the Irish Famine, continuing with displaced persons from Eastern Europe after World War II and with La...more

A Vision of the Common Good for the U.S.

This reflection addresses the USCCB's objections to elements of the debt relief plan. It includes an open letter to Speaker Boehner from Ohio Catholics expressing their concern for the poor and vulner...more

Prayer Service for the Common Good , by: Jane Deren

Inauguration 2009 The inauguration provides an opportunity to pray for our new president and the needs of the country. This resource provides an explanation of the prayerful occasion which inauguratio...more

Noble Aspirations in Inauguration Speeches , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

This activity is designed to explore and probe the visionary aspirations found in inauguration speeches. As presidents are sworn in and take the oath for the presidency of the United States, their w...more

Prayer for the Inauguration , by: Jane Deren

January 20th The swearing in of a new president is a momentous occasion in a nation's history and an appropriate time for prayer. Use this prayer to pray for the newly elected president, Barack Obam...more

Compare the Candidates: Economic Responses to Wall Street Crisis , by: Michelle Webb

This side-by-side chart compares the presidential candidate's plans to address and respond to the Wall Street crisis and current economic realities. This resource content is directly from each campa...more
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