Economic Justice

This session explores Catholic teaching on social justice, provides a reflection on the meaning of The poor you will always have with you (Mt 28.20), and offers insight into how we can pursue economic justice at home. • By Gayle Bueke

Economic Justice

The children will grow in awareness of the economic injustice that exists in the world. They will learn the basic rights to which we are all entitled. They will become acquainted with Saint Vincent de Paul as someone who worked for justice. They will discuss some ways they can work for justice.

Economic Justice

The effort it takes to build a just and fair society requires heroic virtue. Saint Vincent de Paul and Dorothy Day were Catholics of heroic virtue and we celebrate their feast days this Fall. You may see yourself as much humbler than Vincent or Dorothy and be content to follow and let someone else lead. Even followers, however, have to be ready at times to pick up the flag of justice and carry it for those who are powerless to speak on their own behalf.

Economic Justice

Eight Beatitudes of Parenting

Blessed are the parents . . . Eight Beatitudes for parents today.

Economic Justice

Option For the Poor

Jesus calls us to serve the poor and be good stewards of our resources.

Economic Justice

The effort it takes to build a just and fair society requires heroic virtue. Saint Vincent de Paul and Dorothy Day were Catholics of heroic virtue and we celebrate their feast days this Fall. You may see yourself as much humbler than Vincent or Dorothy and be content to follow and let someone else lead. Even followers, however, have to be ready at times to pick up the flag of justice and carry it for those who are powerless to speak on their own behalf.

Economic Justice

Recommended Reading

Recommended books on economic justice.

Economic Justice

Recommended Websites

Recommended web sites on economic justice.

Economic Justice

This Session will help young people define economic justice through the eyes of the Church and understand the effects of economic justice on the Global World.