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Greetings!
May you and yours be well. Here in Washington, D.C. we are moving into spring, and the air is fresh with renewal.
This posting includes a one page reprint on Catholic Social Thought and Distributive Justice from the Jesuit Social Research Institute in New Orleans. It makes a great bulletin insert or discussion starter for issues relating to the election. We also have a backgrounder on the April 26 anniversary of the murder of Bishop Juan Gerardi Conedera of Guatemala, a film discussion guide of Margin Call, and a piece to commemorate Vesak, or Buddha's day, on May 10.
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In Memory: Monseņor Juan Gerardi
| | Guatemalan Peace Activist
Human rights defender and martyr for peace, Bishop Juan Gerardi guided the Recovery of Historical Memory project, documenting human rights violations during Guatemala's internal conflict.
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Buddha and Buddhism
| | May 10: Vesak, Day of the Buddha
This fact sheet explores the life of the Buddha, the Buddha's Eightfold Path, and the different types of Buddhism practiced today.
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Catholic Social Thought and Distributive Justice
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This brief piece is a great conversation starter on themes such as taxation, financial assistance, and just distribution of and access to the goods of the earth.
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Margin Call
| | Film Discussion Guide
Margin Call is set in 2008, as the real estate market begins to fall apart. This discussion guide for the film considers key themes, such as the idolatry of money, and connections to Catholic Social Teaching, including the dignity of work and the role of government. Go to resource |
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Prayer for Mindfulness
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This prayer draws on wisdom from the Buddhist tradition, particularly a focus on mindfulness and compassion.
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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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