Job creation is a key agenda item for the current administration in 2010. This is a moral task as well as an economic necessity. From a theological perspective, authentic human flourishing...more
This resource is a downloadable interactive Lenten calendar based on Pope Benedict's social encyclical, "Caritas in Veritate". Each day includes excerpts from "Caritas in Veritate" for reflectio...more
Pope Benedict XVI stresses in his World Day of Peace message, "Respect for creation is of immense consequence, and its preservation has now become essential for the peaceful coexistence of humankind."...more
In the encyclical, "Caritas in Veritate", Pope Benedict XVI explores the 'Logic of Gift' and the principle of gratuitousness. This principle runs through other social encyclicals and receives more ext...more
Valentine's Day provides a wonderful opportunity to take a closer look at the deeper meaning of Love as presented in Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical, Deus Caritas Est. This Valentine's Day resources no...more
Visual Meditation
February is a time to celebrate the sacredness of love. This visual meditation is a reflection on the words of Deus Caritas Est (God is Love). Set to music, this PowerPoint reso...more
Solidarity "is not a feeling of vague compassion or shallow distress at the misfortunes of so many people, both near and far. On the contrary, it is a firm and persevering determination to commi...more
Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the U.S. is historic and significant on many levels. In Washington, DC the Pope met with George W. Bush, said mass for a crowd of 46,000, met with educators and ecumenica...more
In his January 1, 2008 World Day of Peace Message, Pope Benedict XVI focuses on several main topics, including the challenges of relativism, global
citizenship and the family, environmental stewardshi...more
On November 30, 2007 Pope Benedict XVI released his latest and second encyclical, "Spe Salvi", (Saved by Hope). In this encyclical Pope Benedit asserts the need for a renewed exploration o...more
