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We hope your summer is off to a wonderful start. The longer days and the new varieties of activities can be a welcome change. Don't miss our list of summer reads from the last posting, and remember to send in your reading suggestions.
We offer you new resources to support your work in promoting the social teaching of the Church. Included in this posting are resources to celebrate Father's Day and World Refugee Day among others.
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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Prayer for Father's Day
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 Grace and Strength
We give thanks for fathers all around the world. Bless these men for their hard work, their caring, for their generosity and their loyalty to their families.
We pray especially for fathers who are struggling to care for their children because of the economic crisis...
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Prayer Service for World Refugee Day
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 June 20th
The number of persons who have been dislocated from their homes and communities continues to rise as a result of conflict, war, and famine. This two page prayer service provides a window on the global realities confronting us today and lifts up the needs of refugees around the world in prayer.
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Prayer for World Refugee Day
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 We pray in memory of the Holy Family for all those who have had to flee their homes in this troubled world. We pray for the 11.4 million people who have become refugees outside their own countries. We pray for the 26 million people who have been displaced within their own countries...
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Prayer for Women Refugees
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 On the road, seeking safe shelter;
In makeshift tents, feeding children;
In resettlement centers, rebuilding community;
In strange neighborhoods, looking for a compassionate face...
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June is Torture Awareness Month
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 A World Without War and Torture
Several groups are working collaboratively on many levels to put an end to all forms of torture. June is torture awareness month and links below contain some of the efforts that are underwayto observe this month and educate others for an end to torture.
- Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International (TASSC) http://tassc.org
- USCCB - Torture is a Moral Issue Study Guide http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/stoptorture/
- The National Religious Campaign Against
Torture (NRCAT) www.tortureisamoralissue.org
Go to additional EFJ resources
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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.
Go to Lectionary Reflection
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