Updates from the Office of Justice, Peace, and Care for Creation
Teresa Phillips, Director of the Office of Justice, Peace, and Creation, offers a weekly prayer, readings, and invitation for actions for our community to join in. If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Phillips at [email protected].
Join the Adrian Dominican Sisters for the Season of Creation Peace Prayer every Tuesday at 4:00 PM (ET), from September 3rd to October 1st, for a time of scripture, reflection, and intercessory prayer. Along with prayer, take action by advocating for justice through the Farm Bill, supporting the ETHICS Act to end congressional stock trading, and preparing for National Migration Week. Explore resources to stay informed and involved in promoting Catholic social teaching and care for creation.
Join us in prayer as the Festival of Faiths concludes with a Peace Walk at Ault Park, and reflect on the poem "This is Normal" by Isabella Daley. Learn about upcoming actions for the UN plastic pollution treaty and key anniversaries celebrating African American Catholics. Stay informed on advocacy, education, and resources for living your faith in action.
Join the Peace Center of the Clinton Franciscans for a Prayer for Peace on August 6. Learn about the Laudato SI' Movement's ecological crisis conversations and President Biden’s support for Native rights. Explore new resources from the USCCB on responsible citizenship and political engagement.
The article "Prayer: Make a Positive Impact" by CRS features a prayer for wisdom, justice, and compassion. It highlights LCWR's virtual prayer events for the national elections, Beyond Plastics' campaign against false claims, and updates from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Immigration Taskforce. It calls for advocacy on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act and provides USCCB resources urging Catholics to engage in political life as part of their faith.