Video Recommendations
God in the Dock (V 655)
God is placed on trial as the cause of all
the world’s pain, injustice and misery.
The plaintiffs each give betraying evidence
of their individual responsibility
for these conditions, and when the jury
cannot agree on a verdict after days of
deliberation, the enraged plaintiffs attack
God...with surprising results.
The Earth is the Lord’s (V 892)
Vivid images of the natural gifts of the
earth, which reveal the Creator’s wisdom
and beauty, call us to be accountable
for what we do—or fail to do—to
respect, preserve and care for God’s
presence in human life and all creation.
Reflects the seven themes offered by the
U.S. bishops in their pastoral statement
“Renewing the Earth.”
In the Footsteps of Jesus (V 1522)
How does God call you to make a difference
in the world? That is the question
answered in this presentation. Part One
presents a brief overview of the seven
themes of Catholic social teaching. In
Part Two, each theme is highlighted
through the living examples of six
extraordinary individuals and a couple
who offer insight and inspiration as they
share their commitments to promoting
justice and peace in the world today.
Poverty and Prayer (D 5036)
After making five films in three years,
Gerry Straub pauses to reflect on the
impact of filming in India, Kenya,
Brazil, Jamaica, Mexico, El Salvador
and the Philippines. Seeing the suffering
caused by extreme poverty pushes
him deeper into prayer, which in turn
teaches him to rely more on God for
everything.
Book Recommendations
Just Family Nights (BK 4000)
Susan Vogt, Editor; faithQuest
Sixty activities families can do together
to build family unity and foster family
values. Helps to build in children an
awareness of global needs and concerns.
Living Justice: Catholic Social
Teaching in Action (BK 4755)
Thomas J. Massaro, S.J.: Sheed & Ward
A fresh and thoughtful look at contemporary
issues based on the broad tradition
of Catholic social teaching, rooted
in Scripture, tradition and living examples
of holiness.
Living God’s Justice: Reflections and
Prayers (BK 5663)
The Roundtable Association of the
Diocesan Social Action Directors;
St. Anthony Messenger Press
A gold mine for those called upon to
lead prayer during meetings or design
prayer services. The content deals with
major themes of Catholic social teaching,
discipleship, peace and holy
days/holidays. The prayers are varied
enough to meet the needs of almost any
group.
Internet Recommendations
http://www.osjspm.org/catholic_social_teaching.aspx
Here you will find most of the official
social teaching documents of the
Catholic Church, plus resources to help
you explore this rich body of moral
teaching.
Diocesan parishioners are encouraged to make use of the Diocesan Resource Center’s holdings. To check out these materials or others, phone Kathy Ward at 406-442-5820 or e-mail kward@diocesehelena.org. To see more holdings, please visit www.diocesehelena.org and select “Education” and then “Resource Center.”
Published in The Montana Catholic Online, Volume 26, No. 7, July 16, 2010.
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