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Greetings!
Warren Buffet once said, "Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." This is what Education for Justice was created to do. As followers of Christ, we are called to see, hear, understand, and respond to the message of the gospel as it relates to the signs of the time. It is our hope and prayer that this, and future postings, will serve as welcome 'shade' needed as we ponder how best to be Jesus in today's world.
EfJ will be welcoming several guest contributors to share their expertise with us in the coming months. In this posting, Marie Dennis, Co-President of Pax Christi International, provides insight into the conflict in Syria. If you have knowledge about a topic that you would like to share with the EfJ community, please contact Sister Dianna at dortiz@coc.org. We welcome your participation!
This posting includes new resources on Syria, Tolerance, Women's Equality, the Ozone Layer, a film discussion for The Dark Knight Rises, as well as a prayer for new beginnings. There are links to a Prayer Service for the Start of a New School Year, as well as our Justice and Peace Calendar for 2012-2013. We hope that you find these resources valuable. If there are ways that we can be supportive of your work for justice, please feel free to call or email. If you are not already a member please join us now! If you have let your membership lapse please renew now! Companions on the journey for justice, Sister Dianna Ortiz and the Education for Justice Team efj@coc.org |
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Syrian Uprising
| | Hope for Peace 
Since March 2011, Syria has been embroiled in an escalating conflict that began as a nonviolent uprising during the Arab Spring. This five-page resource provides background on the conflict, response by the international community, and looks at elements of a way forward for Syria.
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The Dark Knight Rises
| | Film Discussion Guide 
This two-page resource looks at the third film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. It includes discussion questions and a brief reflection on violence in the media.
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U.S. Bishops' Statement on Work
| | Labor Day 2012 
The U.S. Catholic Bishops have developed annual Labor Day letters to respond to the signs of the times related to work and workers. This resource summarizes their 2012 Labor Day statement.
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Tolerance Towards Religions: Sikhism
| | Inter-Religious Dialogue 
In the spirit of Nostra Aetate, The Declaration of the Church on Non-Christian Religions, the USCCB sent condolences to the Sikh community following the murder of six worshipers in a Sikh temple in Wisconsin in July, 2012. This two-page resource provides background on Sikhism and Catholic-Sikh dialogue.
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National Women's Equality Day
| | 26 August 2012 
Women's Equality Day is commemorated on August 26. This one-page fact sheet looks at the gender wage gap, and provides questions for reflection.
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Protect the Atmosphere for Generations to Come
| | Prayer Service: 16 September 2012 
On September 16th, the UN will mark twenty-five years since the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. EfJ provides this prayer service to commemorate the anniversary.
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To Begin Again
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Fall is a time of new beginnings. EfJ offers a prayer for openness and guidance over the coming months.
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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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