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Greetings!
Hello! I am delighted to have joined the Center of Concern as Director of the Education for Justice program. I look forward to getting to know you and your needs and to continuing to bring you innovative resources. This fall be on the look out for: - A short video of Jim Hug, S.J. and Maria Riley, O.P. reflecting on the 40th Anniversary of the World Synod of Bishops' Justice in the World;
- A series in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Economic Justice For All; and
- An opportunity to participate in a survey through which I can learn how to better serve you (and you have an chance to win a free year's membership!)
In the meantime, I hope that you find this posting useful and inspiring in your important work of justice education. Feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions. Sincerely, Kerry Danner-McDonald, Director Educationforjustice.org kdanner@coc.org |
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Nuclear Energy and the Common Good
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Survivors and Bishops Speak Out
In the wake of the earthquake in Japan, a growing number of people--including Nagasaki and Hiroshima survivors and a Japanese bishop--are raising concerns about nuclear energy. This three page resource reports on these statements, reviews how wide spread nuclear energy is today, and reflects on Catholic social themes raised earlier by Canadian bishops.
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The Whistleblower
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Film Guide
 This film guide overviews the recently released drama The Whistleblower. The film tells the story of Nebraska police officer Kathy Bolkovac who uncovered human trafficking while working for a private security company in Bosnia.
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Today's Slavery
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 Human Trafficking and Church Response
This four page resource can be used as a companion piece to the Film Discussion Guide for The Whistleblower. It overviews the current state of human trafficking, its causes and scope, Catholic response, and its presence in the U.S. Questions for discussion and two brief case studies are included.
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Alabama Immigration Law
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Bishop Says Law a Threat to Free Exercise of Religion
Alabama has passed a law that would make it a crime to knowingly assist an illegal immigrant by providing them a ride, a job, a place to live or any other kind of social assistance, including religious education. While a federal judge has temporarily blocked the law, EFJ shares an open letter from Archbishop Rodi of Mobile Alabama which outlines his concern that the law fundamentally threatens Christians' ability to respond to Jesus's call of compassion.
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U.S. Catholic Bishops' Labor Day Statement
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The U.S. Catholic Bishops' have released their annual labor day statement. They call for a search for common action towards creating jobs and ending the suffering and alienation of unemployment.
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A Prayer For Unity
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 Amidst growing bipartisanship and polarization, this simple one page prayer calls the faithful to unity and to work for the common good.
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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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