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Economic Justice and Development

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

25th Anniversary of Economic Justice For All

This three page resource reviews the letter's context and major contributions. Questions for discussion and a list of its six moral principles for the economy are included. ...more

A Prayer in Celebration of Justice in the World

Note: The 1971 Catholic Social Teaching encyclical, Justice in the World, echoes the Scriptures: “Our
relationship to our neighbor is bound up with our relationship to God; our response to the love of God,
saving us through Christ, is shown to be effective in his love and service of people. Christian love of
neighbor and justice cannot be separated. For love implies an absolute demand for justice, namely a recognition
of the dignity and rights of one's neighbor. Justice attains its inner fullness only in love. Because

Occupy Prayer Service

This two page prayer service from Interfatih Worker Justice offers a way to join in solidarity with those who are bringing attention to the current economic crisis and the unjust practices that hasten...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

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

Why is Haiti So Poor? , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

As the recovery and reconstruction of Haiti continue, learn more about the structural causes of poverty that have added to the magnitude of this disaster.  This interactive PowerPoint looks at th...more
Poverty Quiz

Poverty Quiz - Based on 2010 Census Results , by: Jane Deren, PhD

Poverty in the U.S. has hit record levels in light of the current economic crisis.  New Census Bureau data details the extent of the reality. This poverty quiz tests the participant's knowledge a...more

Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Update , by: Katherine Feely/Jane Deren, PhD.

Ending Poverty in Our Time. The Millennium Development Goals consist of eight key targets set by world leaders to address and eliminate poverty by 2015. World leaders just met to assess their progre...more

Labor Day: A Time To Reflect On And Work For Economic Justice For All , by: Bob Stewart

Labor Day is a fitting occasion to look again at the Church's teaching on the economy. This two-page article provides a lens for assessing the current economic realities of our country and wider worl...more
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