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What do you see when you look at the world around you? The ability to focus and gain perspective from a variety of points of view is a needed skill these days. A gospel vision is essential and helps us look at situations from a variety of perspectives. Seeing with a gospel vision can help foster hope, sustain solidarity and promote the common good.
The resources in this posting help us take a new look at the challenges before us and the need for a gospel vision. May we see with new eyes and act as one body in Christ.
Please see the list at the left for our latest resources to support your work in bringing gospel justice to life.
Peace,
The Education for Justice Team
Katherine Feely, SND, Jane Deren, Liz Leipold
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May: The Month of Mary
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 Reflection
This reflection explores less traditional images of Mary, Mother of God, and of all mothers. The first section introduces Kathe Kollwitz (1867-1945), a German Expressionist artist who was devoted to creating art that honestly depicted the social conditions of her time. The second section features the writing of Peter Daino, a Marianist Brother, who writes about Mary, mother of sorrows, who finds the courage and strength to endure and support others. Use this reflection for prayer and discussion.
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Interactive Quiz: The Economic Crisis
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 Test your knowledge
This interactive quiz tests your knowledge of the current events related to the economic crisis. See what you know and use this quiz as a springboard to a conversation about the deeper values at stake and the underlying causes. Your results will be displayed instantaneously.
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The Soloist - CST Film Discussion Guide
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 A True Story about Urban Homelessness
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 strings and expounding on the beauty of Beethoven. Use this film to look at human dignity and homelessness. Go to resource |
Fair Trade - In Focus: Solidarity in a Cup
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 May is Fair Trade Month.This five-page resource provides an introduction to the themes of Catholic Social Teaching through the use of a video prepared by Catholic Relief Services on Fair Trade, "Solidarity in a Cup". This resource includes detailed instructions, handouts for learning and note-taking and a resource sheet for presenters.
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Catholic Social Teaching on Torture
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 June is Torture Awareness Month
Recent news coverage of the release of
documents that allowed torture has sparked debate around the U.S. about this subject. In the last decade, the Catholic Church has made it clear in many ways that any kind of torture is an affront to human dignity and thus always unacceptable.
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| Earth - Film Discussion Guide |
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 Breathtaking and Beautiful
"Earth" provides a remarkable perspective on the planet we call home. It tells the story of three animal families and their journeys across the planet. This movie discussion guide connects the film with our own call to stewardship and reverence for all of God's creation. Resource includes synopsis, connections to Catholic social teaching, discussion questions and additional resources. Go to resource |
Martyrs: Franz Jägerstätter
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 May 20th
Franz Jagerstatter was a remarkable man of faith and courage. His wife was a significant influence in his life who led him to stand up for his convictions and the teachings of the gospel. Franz was drafted into the Nazi military and upon returning home from basic training, refused to enlist. He was arrested and jailed. Franz was beatified on October 26, 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI.This resource provides background and facts along with prayer.
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Upcoming Conference: Wisdom and Witness
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NCEA is hosting a conference for Catholic high school theology teachers, campus ministers & service learning coordinators.
Join colleagues from across the United States and Canada for three days of learning, renewal and enrichment. Featured speakers include:
- Bishop Richard Malone on the new religious education framework and methods to integrate it across the curriculum
- Immaculee libagiza from Rwanda on her story about faith, reconciliation and the call to serve one another
- Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ on the Dead Man Walking Theater Project and taking on Gospel issues through art
- Dr. Michael Horan on the formation of adolescent disciples
- Plus, 24 workshops, best practices, resources, networking, idea exchanges and more.
Register Now - HERE!
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Poetry Companion for the Easter Season - Alleluia!
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 ...Death Where is Your Sting?
Due to the tremendous response to our Lenten (and Advent) Poetry resource, we have prepared a Poetry Companion for the Easter Season. The poems selected lift up the themes of hope and new life - celebrate and reflect all the way to Pentecost. Pentecost is Sunday May 31, 2009.
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Sunday Lectionary Reflection
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The Word Becomes Flesh
The Sunday Lectionary Reflections by Fr. John Bucki, S.J., provide an excellent resource for personal or communal reflection on the Word as well as ideas for homily preparation. Each reflection includes a list of the readings, quotes for reflection, connections to Catholic Social Teaching, Prayers of the Faithful/Petitions, links for action and more. For this week's reflection, follow the link below.
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