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Dear ,
We hope these final days of preparation leading up to the celebration of Christmas will offer you quiet moments of reflection and some time and space to reflect deeply on the mystery of God's love which takes on our humanity. This season can hold many demands, emotions, expectations. We hope you will also experience deep peace in the midst of a world in need.
We have a new lineup of resources to support your ministry of faith and justice. Please see our list at the left.
We extend our heartfelt prayers and wishes to you and your families for a blessed and beautiful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Peace,
Sr. Katherine Feely, SND
The Education for Justice Team
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Advent: A Prayer of Creative Waiting
| |  The Creative Work of God in Silence
In a season filled with many competing demands, we are invited into a deeper stillness to probe the mystery of God's incarnate love. This prayer provides focus on the desires of the heart during this Advent season.
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Christmas Multimedia Meditation
| |  Praying with the "O" Antiphons
This visual meditation provides prayer and reflection for the days leading up to Christmas which are marked by the "O" Antiphons. This octave is a time marked by the prophecies of Jesus' birth.
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A Theology of Power - Part Five
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|  A Seminar Series on Power
This fifth and final segment completes and concludes the series.
Power Part Five - Conclusion:
Part Five explores the ways in which Catholic Social Teaching (CST) can provide essential perspectives, tools and principles in unmasking the powers that dehumanize, demean and exclude. This part of the series takes a close look at understanding what Catholic Social Teaching offers us if we listen closely to the words of the CST texts. Explore the role of truth, the justice of God, and the power of the Incarnation.
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A Prayer Service for a New Decade
| |  A Threshold of HopeAs we cross the threshold into a new decade, this prayer service provides perspective on looking back, looking within and looking ahead. Prayer service includes scripture passages, readings, prayer, reflection questions and requires the handout listed below.
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Prayer to Begin the New Year
| |  Move Us O Lord
Move us to the shore of your endless possibilities,
for community, for solidarity, and for peace.
Help us become a people
who are able to see visions
and to embody faith and hope...
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2011 Pope Benedict's World Day of Peace Message
| |  A Reflection and Discussion Guide
Pope Benedict's 2011 World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2011 focuses on Religious Freedom this year. This resource provides and overview of his message along with questions for reflection and discussion.
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Sudan Update from CRS
| |  What can you do?
Sudan is at a life or death crossroads and the fate of its people hangs in the balance. In early January, 2011 the people of southern Sudan will vote on a referendum that will determine if the country of Sudan should be divided into two separate countries...north Sudan and south Sudan.
Stay up do date with what is happening in Sudan:
- Prayer for Sudan
- 101 Days of Prayer for Sudan
- Background on the Referendum and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement for Sudan
- Information and advocacy resources
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Action Alert: The Dream Act
| |  Act Now! - Make your voice heard
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the DREAM Act last Wednesday by a vote of 216-198. The U.S. Senate may be voting on its version early next week. Your voice matters on this issue.
- Call your Senators to express your views on the DREAM Act. The number to call is 1-202-224-3121.
- Stay informed through Justice for Immigrants Resources for the Dream Act - click here
- Track the status of the current bill - click here
- Read what the U.S. Catholic Bishops are saying - click here
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Sunday Lectionary Reflections
| | 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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