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Jobs: A Moral Crisis

“The job crisis in the U.S. and globally is not only an economic crisis, it is a moral crisis,” argues Maria Riley in this three page reflection. Riley argues that the convergence of multiple cris...more
The Blind Side
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The Blind Side - Film Discussion Guide , by: Jane Deren, PhD

Based on the true story of Michael Oher and Leigh Anne Tuohy, this film traces the relationship of a homeless young African American high school student and a well-to-do family who opens their home an...more
Prayer

Prayer for Mothers Everywhere , by: Education for Justice

In Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe . . .
We give thanks for mothers everywhere.

When times are hard, in situations of suffering . . .
We give thanks for the sacrifices they make each day for their children.

For their examples of love, caring, and hope . . .
We give thanks for their generosity, their compassion and their hope for the future.

In the Congo, Iraq, Uganda, Palestine, Colombia . . .

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Health Care - Bulletin Insert , by: Adam Setmeyer

There is a lot of misinformation regarding the Catholic/Christian perspective on the issue of health care reform. This two-page resource provides a succinct summary of the key points drawn from the U...more
Prayer

A Summer Prayer for Children , by: Jane Deren, PhD

Note: In June, the world observes several days that remind us of children who need our solidarity through prayer and advocacy in the days and months ahead: June 4th is International Day of Innoce...more
The Soloist
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The Soloist: Film Discussion Guide , by: Liz Leipold

The Soloist is the true story of Los Angeles Times Journalist Steve Lopez and his friendship with Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, Jr. When Lopez first meets Ayers, he is playing a violin with only two string...more
Fr. Romain
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A Witness Speaks: The Stars are Watching (Video 4) , by: Bill Griffin, CFX

Fr. Romain Rurangirwa survived the Rwandan genocide in 1994. He was a college student at the time. In this fourth video segment, Fr. Romain tells spellbinding story of a memory from his childhood bef...more
Fr. Romain Rurangirwa
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A Witness Speaks: Plight of Orphans after Genocide (Video 3) , by: Bill Griffin, CFX

Fr. Romain Rurangirwa survived the Rwandan genocide in 1994. He was a college student at the time. In the third of seven video segments, Fr. Romain responds to a student's question about what has hap...more
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Fields of Mudan Film Discussion Guide , by: Br. Bill Griffin, CFX

This award-winning film follows the heartbreaking story of a young Chinese girl named Mudan, who is unsuspectingly thrown into a life of child prostitution and modern day slavery. This film is an exc...more
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Juno: Film & Catholic Social Teaching , by: Br. Bill Griffin, CFX

The film, Juno, provides a timely tool to look at issues central to life. The film focuses on the dignity of life, particularly the life of the unborn, and the dignity of the human person. It provide...more
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