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Dear ,
World Leaders are meeting in New York this week to discuss the progress made in addressing the Millennium Development Goals.
The Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs) have triggered the largest cooperative effort in world history to
fight poverty, hunger, and disease. With five more years to go, several setbacks are impeding progress, particularly the global financial crisis and the food crisis, but hope remains strong that renewed efforts by all involved harness the political and economic will to meet the targets set. See our resource below detailing the current status of MDGs.
We have a great lineup of new resources to support your ministry of faith and justice. Please see our list at the left.
Peace,
Sr. Katherine Feely, SND
The Education for Justice Team
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| Film Guide: "Under the Same Moon" | |  Immigration & Connections to CST "Under the Same Moon" provides a perspective on immigration that no one is likely to get from reading the newspapers or watching the evening news: immigrants have faces, names, and families; they are human beings. This six-page resource includes film synopsis, themes to explore through the film, connections to Catholic social teaching and discussion questions.
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St. Vincent DePaul - Feast Day: September 27
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|  Saints for Our Time
In light of the recent Census Bureau report showing poverty at a 15-year high, St. Vincent offers us a guide and a model for addressing poverty in our world today.
This one-page resource provides a brief biography of St. Vincent's life, how he offers us a witness to the values of the gospel and Catholic social teaching, and a prayer of intercession. Go to resource |
A Litany for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
| |  October 3 - Feast of St. Francis This Litany for the Feast of St. Francis focuses on areas of our global community where the resources of the earth have become a cause of violence and source of conflict; where greed and economic incentives have led to loss of human life and destruction of the land. We lift up the people in these places and pray for healing of the earth and peace that restores communities. |
John Henry Newman - Oct 9th Feastday
| |  Just Beatified on September 19, 2010
John Henry Newman was one of the most influential and well-known figures of 19th century Catholicism. Newman's life was spent attempting to integrate mind and heart, faith and reason. Newman was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on September 19, 2010 in Birmingham, England. This two-page resource includes a brief biography, prayer and additional information and links.
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A Prayer for Reflection on Recent Poverty Statistics
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|  One in Seven in U.S. live in PovertyOn September 16, 2010 the U.S. Census Bureau released the latest poverty statistics showing that poverty levels in the U.S. have reached a 15-year high with one in seven residents now living in poverty or an estimated 44 million people. Go to prayer |
Millennium Development Goals - Global Poverty
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|  UN Conference & Progress still neededThe World's leaders are meeting in New York this week to discuss the status of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)and the progress still needed to meet the targets set.
The global financial crisis has posed serious threats to progress and has resulted in setbacks for many developing countries. This three-page resource provides background information, a status update ans assessment of what needs to be done and a prayer. Go to resource |
| A Theology of Power - Part Three |
|  A New Seminar Series
This series offers a theology that moves beyond a dualism of good versus evil. The series explores the dynamics and uses of power from a variety of perspectives. Each posting this fall will include a new segment of the series.
Power Part Three: Starting with A New Worldview
Part Three explores the world view of the Israelites and the contextual use of power in scripture, drawing out a deeper understanding of the nature of power and God's redeeming role.
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Sunday Lectionary Reflections
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| Readings, Reflections, Connections and Prayer
The 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.
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