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Watching and listening to the health care debates across the United States recently serves as an important reminder of the essential nature of a democracy: to show up, to speak up, and to participate actively. If ordinary people don't speak up, corporate interests and powerful lobbies will decide the fate of many. Here we see an essential area in which to promote the common good for the health and well being of all.
We have an exciting line-up of new resources for you in this issue. Please see the listing at the left for great tools to support your work in living the gospel vision. Don't miss our newsletter archive - all the latest resources in one place for you!
Peace,
The Education for Justice Team
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Back to School Prayer Service
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 Print-Ready
This two-page prayer service provides a print-ready prayer service
which sets a tone and calls on God's blessing for the new year of
learning ahead. Prayer service includes readings from scriptures,
intercessions, reflection and opening and closing prayer.
Go to prayer service
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Caritas in Veritate - A Closer Look at Labor
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 Third in a series
Brian Corbin from the Diocese of Youngstown offers an analysis on Pope Benedict's treatment of labor in the newest encyclical, "Caritas in Veritate." This timely two-page resource is a great resource for reflection and discussion as we approach Labor Day.
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Litany for Labor Day
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 Pray and Advocate for Workers
This two-page resource includes a litany for workers of all kinds, praying for 'the work of our hands', along with updates on current legislation pertaining to worker's rights. An advocacy activity connects prayer with action. Archival photos from the National Archives highlight working conditions of the past century.
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Film Discussion Guide: "Made in L.A."
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 A Great Documentary for Labor Day
Made in L.A. is an Emmy award-winning feature documentary (70 min) that follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from a trendy clothing retailer. This film discussion guide includes questions for reflection and discussion, links for more information and connections to Catholic social teaching. Go to resource |
Back to School Resource: The ABC's of CST
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 Transformative Education
As students return to school in the Fall, these reflections from Justice in the World and Sharing Catholic Social Teaching call for education that seeks "a renewal of the heart" and a continuous formation into "new people". Go to resource |
Back to School Prayer for Educators
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 Prayer for Beginnings
As I step into a new academic year,
Restore my spirit.
Renew my passion for sharing your wisdom,
And nurture my compassion for those You put in my charge...
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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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