The U.S. media has turned its focus to Iran once again as egregious violations of human rights continue there. On January 9, 2010, Iranian police arrested 33 mothers of young adults who were kil...more
This resource is a self-paced PowerPoint presentation offering photos and psalm refrains to pray for the people of Haiti. Select your own instrumental accompaniment and use individually or as pa...more
This two-page prayer service includes a suitable print ready prayer service to be used in times of Natural Disaster. The prayer service focuses on praying in solidarity with our brothers and sisters ...more
Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. In 2008 alone, three hurricanes have hit Haiti and the toll has been devastating. This two-page resource highlights how poverty in Ha...more
The conditions in Zimbabwe continue to deteriorate. New alarms are sounding as the people continue to suffer the effects of a failed government. Food insecurity is giving way to widespread starvatio...more
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 progr...more
Since 9/11, the use of fear to justify everything from the erosion of rights to the dehumanization of peoples coming to the U.S. has been dangerously effective. This article looks at what "true...more
A Background Resource, Prayer and Action Guide.
The conflict in Darfur continues to spiral out of control. Since 2003 when conflict broke out in the Darfur region of Sudan, the Church has been an...more
The resources on the current world food crisis present a Catholic Social Teaching view and analysis of the systems involved in world food purchases and distribution, scriptural reflections and some p...more
In the winds of destruction,
in the fierce rains of suffering
We strain for the voice of God,
We marshal our prayers of solidarity to bring comfort and hope.
As we witness the death and the destructi...more
