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Greetings!
During this time when we are called to be present to Christ's suffering, our faith reminds us to be present also to the suffering of the "least of these" among us. Our Budget 2011 resource helps us reflect on the ways a federal budget is a moral document as well as a financial one. Another important event ties in with this liturgical season-Good Friday is also Earth Day, and we are posting a thoughtful reflection on the link between those days.
We also look ahead to the Easter Season with a celebratory prayer echoing the Alleluia we will all be voicing in the weeks to come. In anticipation of Mother's Day, we offer a fact sheet on care giving and its consequences. Finally, we are excited to post a resource on the new film "Of Gods and Men", which we recommend highly as one of the best films we have seen.
Happy Easter to you all,
Dr. Jane Deren The Education for Justice Team |
| Good Friday Reflections & Creation | | |
 April 22 is Good Friday and Earth Day
This two-page reflection thoughtfully explores the connection with Holy Week, Easter, and our sensitivity to God's Creation.
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| The 2011 U.S. Budget | | |
 A Moral Document...
This multi-page resource looks closely on the moral implications of a nation's budget priorities from the Catholic Social Teaching perspective, and discusses what is specifically being debated in terms of the U.S. 2011 Budget.
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| A Prayer for the Easter Season | | |
 Easter Anew in Us
"You enter our hearts, and
You Easter in us, O Lord.
Renewed through Resurrection,
You grace our going forth..."
Easter and the Easter season is a time for prayerful celebration, as this prayer demonstrates.
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| Mothers Day & Caregivers | |  Mother's Day is May 8, 2011
While we celebrate mothers on Mother's Day, women who are caregivers to young and old members of their families need recognition and support every day. This resource looks at the current caregiving crises that impacts so many women and their families in the U.S.
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| Film & CST: "Of God's and Men" | | |
 A True Story of the Monks of Tibhirine The new film Of Gods and Men is one not to miss; it explores faith in daily life and in critical times with great intelligence and sensitivity. It is a film that can be used with classes and groups to explore solidarity, human dignity, prayer, discernment, moral decisions, and the challenges of living spiritually and authentically in a complex and often dangerous world.
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| Climate Change and Catholic Social Teaching | |  Test Your Knowledge ActivityWhat are the Church and Catholic organizations saying and doing about Climate Change? This activity, with a prayer and reflection questions, gives important information on a crucial topic. Go to resource |
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Sunday Lectionary Reflections
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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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