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Economic Justice , Winter 2021
Introduction, Economic Justice
A Systemic Analysis of our Economic System, by Meenakshi Rishi, PHD and Jonathan Mellin
Fratelli Tutti, Sisters and Brothers, by Peter Henriot, SJ
Essential Workers Essential Rights? by Kevin J. Schilling
The Economy of Francesco, IPJC
What Might Foundations Do? by Judy Pigott
The Catholic Worker, Prophetic Sharing in Community, by Maria Bergh
Economic Justice Examen, by Kelly Hickman and Samantha Yanity
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COVID-19, Fall 2020
Before We Rush to Save the World, Don’t Step Over the People in Our Backyard, by Travis Russell, SJ
Reimagined Church, life-giving and loving, by Tricia Wittmann-Todd, MDiv, MSW
The Beatitude of Black Lives Matter, by Rev. Dr. Kelle Brown
White What?, by Jacqueline Battalora
On Fire, the World and Me, by Kelly Hickman, MATS
You Can Teach an “Old Dog” New Tricks, by Vince Herberholt
Finding Hope in Times of Pandemic, by Gretchen Gundrum
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Elections 2020, Summer 2020
God Help us Take Our Democracy Back, by Gretchen Gundrum
Politics How we organize our lives together, by Troy Medlin
Ethical Journalists and Discerning Readers, by Christina J. Steffy
Proportional Representation One Solution of End Voter Suppression, by Mohit Nair
Beaming and Voting, by Tricia Hoyt | Some of the Questions of the Citizenship Test
We need more than civility—We Need Grace, by Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland
Conscience, Candidates & Discipleship in Voting, Excerpts from Bishop Robert McElroy
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Environmental Justice, Spring 2020
Introduction, Environmental Justice
An Introduction, Environmental Justice, by Robin Morris Collin
Confessions of a Sinner, by Vince Herberholt
Displace Farmers Live with Hope, by the Adrian Dominican Sisters
Treaty Rights and Sacred Sites, by Jessie Dye
From Ecologicial Sin towards Integral Conversion, by Jessica Ludescher Imanaka
Voices from the Amazon, by José Gregorio Diaz Mirabel
Reflection with Prayer for the People
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The Military, Winter 2020
Embody Your Peace, Oh God by Annapatrice Johnson
Militarism in the US, A Recent History by Nick Mele
Swords Into Plowshares, Gun Buyback Program
The Endless Cycle by Audrey Hudgins
Moral Injury by Colonel Roy Harrington
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Childhood, Fall 2019
Growing Up in a Troubled World, by Lydia Wylie-Kellermann
The Long-Lasting Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences, by Avery Haller, MPH
Waylaid at the Border: The Daily Life of Children Seeking Asylum, by Tracey Horan, SP
Growing Up OnLine: Keeping Kids Safe, by Julie Inman Grant
Childhood in the Age of Gun Violence, by Samantha Yanity and Tali Raviv, Ph.D.
Raising Our Voices, By Eliana Vélez
Youth Rise Up for Climate Justice, by Patty Bowman
Parenting for Peace & Justice, by Lynn Herink
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Economic Inequality, Summer 2019
Introduction: Economic Inequality
Inequality on the Margins, by Chuck Collins
Inequality, The Middle Class and The Common Good, by Aida Ramos
Education in the Era of Inescapable Student Loans, by Christian Cousins
Day to Day and on a Loan, by Stephen K. Reeves
The Inequality of Mammon and the Spirit of the Gospel, by Dan Rhodes
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Seeking Racial Justice, 2019
Legal and Racial History Timeline
Introduction: Seeking Racial Justice
Opening Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, by Marie Ferman
White Privilege And What to Do About It, by Jacqueline Battalora
One Asian American’s Voice: An Interview with Andrea Fontana
Will Stay Woke, by Rev. Whitney Edwards
White Privilege Diminishes Our Humanity: 10 Commitments for Meaningful Change
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To Reform and Transform the Church, Winter 2019
To Reform and Transform the Church
Introduction: To Reform and Transform the Church
The Church Spiritual Body and Human Institution, by Fr. Terrence J. Moran
Unholy Waiting amid Pastoral Scandal, by Michael P Horan, PhD
Clericalilsm in the Church, by Fr. Ronald G. Schmit
Empowering the Laity A Model for Healing, by Rick Hardy
Hope in a Broken World, by Edith Avila Olea
An Ingnatian Examen for our Church
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Ethical Decision Making, Fall 2018
Introduction: Ethical Decision Making
Doing Ethics by Kirk O. Hanson
Who Counts in Ethical Decision Making by Eric Clayton
Discernment in Decision Making by Matt Barmore
Theological Grounding of Ethical Decision Making: The Gospel of Luke by Tricia Hoyt
Ethical Decision-Making Case Study: The Plastic Straw Ban by Kristin Lam
Ethics for Earth by Corinne Sanders, OP
Rolling Away the Stone by Fr. John Whitney, SJ
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The Opioid Epidemic, Summer 2018
Introduction: The Opiod Epidemic
Opioids in the United States by Avery Haller, MPH
Dead People Don’t Recover by Dr. Fred Rottnek, MD
The Church’s Response to Addiction by Nancy Granger, RN
Amy’s Story by Melissa Weiksnar
A Spiritual Awakening: The 12 Step Approach to Addiction by Fr. Jim Harbaugh, SJ
Recovery Café Profile by Tonita Branan
Shareholders advocate for companies to end their role in opioid epidemic by Donna Meyer
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The 'Me Too' Movement, Spring 2018
The Me Too Movement: What Took So Long?
Parenting in the Age of “Me Too” by Jennifer Tilghman-Havens
A Lament for our Times by Peg Borkowski
My ‘Me Too’ Spreadsheets by Mary Mele
I’m Angry Too by Maghan Molloy Jackson
¡Basta, basta, basta! by Paula Zambrano
A Need for Dialogue and Change in the Me Too Movement by Vince Herberholt
WWJD: What Men Can Do to Address Sexual Assault and Harassment by Kelly Hickman
Women Run in 2018 by Susan Rose Francois, CSJP
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New Monasticism, Winter 2018
Living Monasticism by Christine Valters Paintner
The Heart of New Monastic Life by Rory McEntee
Foundations of Monasticism by Sr. Laura Swan, OSB
Sacred Activism and the Monastic Life by Rick Samyn
Life as Lay Associate by Donna Clifford
Healing Hands by John L. Marquez
A Young Adult Monastic by Gus Labayan
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Islam, Fall 2017
Understanding Islam: A Simple Introduction to a Complex Topic by Sr. Susan Van Baalen, OP
What Would Muhammad Do? Social Justice from a Muslim Perspective by Afeefa Syeed
Catholic Call to Interfaith Dialogue by Cecilia A. Ranger, SNJM, Ph.D.
A Muslim Woman’s Story by Tahira Afzal
The Intersection of Islam with Racism & Immigration by Marwa Abdelghani
How you can change millions of hearts and minds in just 10 minutes by Arsalan Bukhari
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We are the people we’ve been waiting for, Summer 2017
“We are the people we’ve been waiting for”
Intro: “We are the people we’ve been waiting for”
Sustaining Spirituality to do Justice
Who’s in Charge? The U.S. System of Government
How do we bridge the divide?
Role of the Free Press in a Democracy
Activism for Daily Life: Hidden Figures
Protest Skeptic Turned Activist
Disrupt and Rebuild
How can we become the people we’ve been waiting for?
Reflection
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Sustainable Earth for Future Generations, Spring 2017
Sustainable Earth for Future Generations
Integral Ecology: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor by Jessica Ludescher Imanaka
The Invitation to Live Simply by Amy Potthast
Ending Poverty in All its Forms – Are We Up To the Task? By Margaret Mayce, OP
Youth Lead the Way for a Sustainable Future byOladipupo Daniel Ajiroba
A Conversation with Mother Earth by Gretchen Gundrum
Meditation for Spending Time with Mother Earth
Reflection on the Sustainable Development Goals
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Creating a Just Peace, Winter 2017
Transforming Creation through Nonviolent Resistance, by Scott Wright
Courage and Commitment to End Gun Violence, by Judy Byron, OP
Movement from Just War to Just Peace, by Marie Dennis
Eye in the Sky Film Reflection
Creating Peace: Jesuit Cultural Center in Egypt, by Sami Creta
A Culture of Violence Affects Our Well-Being, by Rita Kowats
Post-Election Interview: Challenging Times Call for New Resolve
Slacktivism: Activism from your Couch
Nuclear Weapns: Taking Stock, by Jamie DeMarco
Reflection: Invitation to be Peacemakers
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Climate Refugees Special Podcast
Elizabeth Murphy, editor of A Matter of Spirit, talks about the intersection of Climate Change and Refugees.
This podcast is part of IPJC’s Laudato Si’ Week and in remembrance of World Refugee Day 2016.
Transforming Fear for the Common Good, Fall 2016
Transforming Fear for the Common Good
Speak the Truth, but Not to Punish
Dynamics of the Culture of Fear: Initial Steps Towards Trust
Millenials: A Generation of Hope
The Experience of Fear in Our Churches
Fear in the 2016 Election: How Emancipatory Spirituality Can Help Us Recover from the Pain and Political Paralysis of American Corporatocracy
Overcoming Fear with Acts of Kindness
Transforming Internal Fear
Peacemaking Circles: Restorative Justice
Reflection A Culture of Violence Affects
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Creating a New Story, Summer 2016
A Story for a Living Earth Economy by David Korten
A New America by Jose Antonio Vargas
Engendering New Life in Our Evolving Ecclesia by Mary Ellen Sheehan, IHM
A Grand Strategy for Evolving a New World by John L. Peterson
Different Shades of Green: A New Sustainability Story by Russ Pierson
Amid Media Megamergers
A Mosaic of Community Media Thrives by Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan
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Listen, Contemplate the Sacred, Spring 2016
Listen, Contemplate the Sacred
Listening at the Heart of Dialogue by William Isaacs
Do Your Best and Leave the Rest to God by Gretchen Gundrum
Listening to Become a Church of Mercy by John Whitney, SJ
Interfaith Dialogue by Mary Kay Kantz and Mohammad Samarah
Listening to Earth: A Contemplative Response by Sharon Zayac, OP
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Refugees, Winter 2016
How Did We Get Here? What History Can Teach Us About Refugees by Todd Scribner
Year of Mercy: Welcoming Refugees by Gary Smith, SJ
The Syrian Refugee Crisis by Jen Smyers
Who Am I? An Unexpected Refugee’s Story
Love Drives Out Fear, Not People by Marc Rugani
Refugees of Climate by Rhett Engelking.
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Water, Fall 2015
Just Water: Caring for the Resources of our Common Home by Rachel Hart Winter, PhD
Water Sustainability and Access for All by Avery Kelly
A Marshall Plan for Water by Maude Barlow
How Much Water Do You Eat? by Brooke Barton
Women, Girls, and the Sacred Right to Water by Chloe Schwabe
Raising Our Voice to Reduce Climate Change by Nicholas Mele
The Death of Life by Paul Peterhans
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Women in the Church, Summer 2015
Women in the Church in the Age of Francis by Anne E. Patrick, SNJM
The Call of the Church to Lead by Victoria Ries & Fr. James Eblen
Raising Children in the Catholic Church: Effect of the Inequality of Women on Our Children
Voices from Within
Be Not Afraid by Gretchen Gundrum, PhD
Ritual & Reflection
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Racism, Spring 2015
Anatomy of Racism in the US by Guadalupe Guajardo, SNJM PhD & Kathleen Saadat
Dismantling Racism by Patricia Chappell, SNDdeN& Anne-Louise Nadeau, SNDdeN
Judge Deborah Thomas Sentences Young Offenders to More Education by Christine Dubois
Black Lives Matter: Eliminating Racial Inequity in the Criminal Justice System by NazgolGhandnoosh, PhD
The Church and Racism: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness by Clarence Williams, CPPS, PhD
We Will Be Heard! A story about 67 Sueños
10 Things Everyone Should Know About Race—Reflection
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Nonviolence, Winter 2015
Unlocking a Nonviolent Future by Michael N. Nagler, PhD
Trading In Binding Fear for Love in Action by Ken Butigan
We Are Beloved by Nicolas Mele
A Call to a Life of Nonviolence by Denny Duffell
Ending the Spiral of Violence by Annapatrice Clarke
Nonviolence in Colombia by Julia Duranti
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America by Lucy McBath
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Immigration & Refugees, Fall 2014
The Humanitarian Crisis on the Border by Everard Meade, PhD
An Undocumented Child’s Journey to the US
Family Detention: Denying Dignity by Ashley Feasley
TIMELINE: US Immigration Trends, Events and Migration Factors
A Cry for Peace by Zerene Haddad
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: At a Tipping Point?
Call to Action on Immigration Reform
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Climate Change, Summer 2014
“Kenosis, Climate Change & Christianity” by Sallie McFague, Ph.D.
“Eco-System Economics” by James Gustave Speth
“Human Health Vulnerabilities in a Warming World” by Timnit Ghermay, M.D.
“The Climate Crisis: Breaking out of Pleasantville” by Guy Dauncey
Stories of Hope
Path to Paris
Stories of Climate Refugees
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Technology, Spring 2014
“Technology and Human Dignity” by Nick Mele
“The Double-Edged Sword: Environmental & Social Impacts of Technology” by Joy Scrogum
“Prospecting the 21st Century: Data Mining & the Common Good” by Davin Heckman, PhD
“Considering Technology for Worship” by Quentin Schultze, PhD
“Changing the World, One Upload at a Time” by Cassandra Hunter
“The Digital Angels of our Nature” by Michael Bugeja, PhD
“When I Post, I Wonder…” by Dan Masterton
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Science and Faith, Winter 2014
“Creation: Revelation of God” by Miriam MacGillis, OP
“Mysticism &The Social Brain” by Carol Lee Flinders, PhD
“Living Out of a New World View” – Interview with Alexandra Kovats, CSJP
“Kabbalah: Paths to Awakening” by Rabbi Ted Falcon, PhD
“Freefall in the Cosmos: The Transformation of Spiritual Life” by Gretchen Gundrum, PhD
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Education, Fall 2013
“Education: Energizer of the Soul” by Gretchen Gundrum, Ph.D.
“Educational Opportunity: A Call to Justice” by Anthony Gnanarajah, Ph.D.
“Educate Girls: Transform the Community” by JuditheRegistre
“Closing Opportunity Gaps: Eliminate the Practice of Unequal Schooling” by Charisse Cowan Pitre, Ph.D.
“Digital Learning, Digital Equity” by David Keyes
plus stories, reflection, IPJC pages and more!
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Disarmament, Summer 2013
Confronting Our Illusion of Control by Shelley Douglass
Choice of Weapons by Nick Mele
Toward a Nuclear Weapons-Free Future by David Cortright
Disarming the Heart by Rita Kowats
Between Two Worlds / Hanford: Nuclear Consquences
A Recipe for Nonviolent Parenting by Frida Berrigan
IPJC Pages
Disarmament Resources
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Emerging Economies, Spring 2013
The New Economy Movement by Gar Alperovitz
Remember Our History: Create our Future by Mark McDermott
Which Story? Old Economy / New Economy by David Korten
Courageous Contemplation by Gretchen Gundrum
Conversation on “Enoughness”
Beyond Measuring Profit
Communal Reflection & Discussion
New-Economy Resources
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The Commons, Winter 2013
The Commons by Jay Walljasper
Commodification and the Commons by Kim Klein
Greed, the Rich Farmer & The American Dream by DarelGrothaus
The Digital Commons by NiccoMele
Spinning for a Commons Economy by Susan Witt
Other stories about Time Banks, Agripreneurs, Commons Resources, and more!
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Food Supply & Sustainability, Fall 2012
“Soul Food: Sharing an Abundant Feast” by Fred Bahnson
“Drought: A Land That Is Thirsting” by Rev. David Backmann
“Seeds & Meat” by Kate Walsh and Margaret Weber
“U.S. Food Bill: Law of the Land” by Robert Gronski
“Cultivating the Commons: Liberation Fueled by Food” by Phil Dahl-Bredine
Stories about “Seeds of Hope”
Food Myths & Facts
IPJC Pages
Reflection on Food, Faith, Community
Food Supply & Sustainability Resources
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Mystical & Prophetic, Summer 2012
“Mysticism & Prophecy Flow Together” by Fr. Terrence J. Moran
“Family Life: Chaos, Contemplation and Justice” by Lisa Dennison
“Listening to Our Hearts’ Longing” by Elaine Prevallet, SL
Mystical &Prohetic Resources
“Contemplating Violence, Acting for Peace” by Cat Willett
Reflection–In the Company of Mystics & Prophets
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Faithful Citizenship, Spring 2012
“Faithful Citizenship: Voting & Holiness” by Nicholas P. Cafardi
“U.S. Elections: The Whole World is Watching” by Jean Stokan
“Life in the Cracks: Emerging Citizen Movements” by Christopher Matthias
Center Spread – Network of Mutuality: Voter Discernment
“Citizens United and the Changing Elections Landscape” by Janice Thompson & Sr. Susan Francois, CSJP
Faithful Citizenship Resources
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Immigration, Winter 2012
“The Church’s Call for Immigration Reform” by Jill Marie Gerschutz Bell
“Push and Pull of Global Migration” by Mary DeLorey
“Postville: Taking a Stand, Touching Hearts” – interview with Mary McCauley, BVM
“Southern Hospitality: A Model for Every Church” by PJ Edwards
“Detention Explosion” by Andrea Black
“The High Costs of Detention” by Susan Francois, CSJP
“The Harvest is Plentiful – Just Farming” & “Grassroots Leadership Spotlight” by Nick Mele
“¡Juntas Podemos Hacer Más! – TogetherWe Can Do More!” by Giselle Carcamo
Reflection&EngagementProcess
Resources
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Reconciliation, Fall 2011
“Struggling with Forgiveness” by Gretchen Gundrum
“Reconciliation: Re-Weaving a Social Fabric that Heals” by Carl Stauffer
“Communities of Reconciliation: Repairing Relationships” by Dave Kelly, C.PP.S.
“Weaving the Threads of Reconciliation in a Post 9.11 World” by Susan Francois, CSJP
Personal stories of reconciliation
Reflection Process
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Culture & Diversity, Summer 2011
“Fear: Conqueror, Bearer, Exploiter and Miner” by Eric H.F. Law
“The Sad Reality of Islamaphobia” by Fatma Saleh
“The Color of Opportunity” by Victor Corral
“Who am I? Who are We?” by Ricky Manalo, CSP
“A Diverse Community” by Pat Higgins
Diversity Dynamics
Evolving Language of Race, Ethnicity & Origin
Microagressions
Reflection Process and Resources
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Status of Women, Spring 2011
“Patriarchy: A System Past its Prime” by Gretchen Gundrum
“The Story of Mama J” by Sadia Hameed
“Co-Designing Water Solutions” by Beth Robertson
“Women Farmers Cultivate Abundance” by Danielle Nierenberg
“Maternal Health: Learning from Others” by Mary M. Hennigan, MPH
“Miracle in Cambodia!” by Kathy Morefield
Men as Allies
Graphs and maps illustrating the global status of women
Reflection Process and Resources
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IPJC 20th Anniversary, Winter 2011
“The Vision Presses on to Fulfillment” by Linda Haydock, SNJM
“Systemic Change through Personal Transformation” by Vince Herberholt
“Transforming Corporations for the Common Good” by Susan Francois, CSJP
“Journey of Discovery: NW Catholic Women’s Convocations” by Maggie Kilbourne-Brook
“Gather the Women” by Barbara Mulvey Little
“Stories of Strength, Circles of Change!” by Giselle Carcamo
“Seeds of the Future” by Christine Cruz Guiao
“I Am Because We Are: IPJC Volunteers & Supporters”
Reflection Process: Sharing our Visions
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Radio Interview ConexiónContigo/Lupita Zamora, December 2010
Radio interview in Spanish about the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center’s Justice for Women program.
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Dialogue and Discourse, Fall 2010
“Dialogue: Understanding and Meeting the Challenge” by Maggie Herzig
“Young Adult Dialogue: Navigating Church and Civic Discourse” with Marc Buenvenida and Jennifer Ibach
“Cast Out Into the Deep” by John Heagle
“Feelings: Obstacle and Opportunity” by Bob Bowers
Ways of Proceeding: Dialogue & Discourse
Resources and Reflection process
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Human Trafficking, Summer 2010
“Slavery: Our Demand and Our Response,” by Patrice M. Colletti, SDS
“Human Trafficking: A Community Issue,” by Chris Killmer
“Could I Have a Trafficking Footprint?,” by Judy Byron, OP
“From Risk to Safety: Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking,” by Terri Kimball
“New Abolitionist Movement,” by Erin Murphy
Human Trafficking Snapshot
Resources for discussion, prayer and action
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Environmental Justice, Spring 2010
“Right to a Healthy Environment” by Jacqui Patterson
“More Valuable than Gold” by Daniel Stoner
“From Devastation to Hope–Our Emergent Journey” by James Conlon
“Poison Electronics” by Lauren Ornelas
“Voices from the Copenhagen Climate Summit”
Reflection, prayer and resources
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Poverty & Economic Justice, Winter 2010
“My Poverty and My Dream” by Janice L. Connelly
“Preferential Option for the Poor: An Update” by Pat Higgins
“High Cost of Being Poor” by Sharon Goodremote, FSSJ
“Effects of the Economic Crisis on Global Poverty” by Deirdre Mullan, RSM
“Building an Equitable World” by Fatima Rodrigo
“Giving Voice to the Urban Poor” by Lauren Herzer
“No Cushion to Fall Back On” by Caroline Skinner
Reflection Questions & Classism Quiz
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Peacemaking & Nonviolence, Fall 2009
“Nonviolence: The Real Newpolitik” by Tom H. Hastings
“Women’s Way: Creative Conflict Resolution” by Barbara J. Wien
“The Power of Nonviolence and Peacemaking” by Michael H. Crosby
“Nuclear Disarmament: With Care and Courage” by Frida Berrigan
“The Language and Literature of Peacemaking” by Michael True
Everyday Peacemaker stories, resources, and prayer
IPJC Update Pages
Economic Crisis, Summer 2009
Who Spoiled Our Fun?by Frank Rauscher
Without a Vision, the People Perish by Carol Coston, OP
Reflection Process
Common Security Clubs: Facing Hard Times Together by Chuck Collins
The Maze of Predatory Lending by Rachel Anderson
Entrepreneurship and Trust by Brian K. Steverson
Social Collateral: Micro Lending in Community by Michelle Grocke
Creative Responses to the Economic Crisis
Water, Spring 2009
“First Steps to Shrinking My Water Footprint” by Shiney Varghese
“Water Conflict and Resolution” by Stephen Gasteyer
“The Push Toward Privatization of water” by Richard McIntyre
“Think Outside the Bottle” by Patti Lynn
“Water’s Sacred Meanings” by Gary Chamberlain
“A Female Responsibility” by Rose Bernadette Gallagher, M.M.
“Story of Hope: The Bakhita Women’s Project”
“Creative Responses to the Water Crisis”
Ritual & Reflection: The Woman at the Well
IPJC Update Pages
Refugees, Winter 2009
African Gem by Gary Smith, SJ
Overview of Global Refugee Situation by Dr. Anne Pitsch Santiago
“Leave or Be Killed”: Iraqi Refugees Five Years Later by Arlene Flaherty, OP
My Story by Dr. Noah Salameh
Mapping Refugees & Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
Accompanying Refugees—An Image of Church by Ken Gavin, SJ
A Transforming Opportunity
Ritual and Reflection
Spirituality and Money, Fall 2008
The Search for Enough by Michael Schut
The Budget as a Spiritual Exercise by Connie Walsh, OP
Simplicity and the Common Good by Cecile Andrews
Wings for Youth: Corporate and Social Responsibility
Contrasting Two Economic Models: Corporate and Earth Community Centered Systems
The Intersection of God and Money by Gretchen Gundrum
Ritual & Reflection
What Does Sabbath Economics Mean For Your Household? byChed Myers
Healthcare, Summer 2008
Healthcare Reform: Public Conscience Work by John W. Glaser
A Market Model of Healthcare: The Wrong Prescription by Leonard J. Weber
Integrative Medicine by Andrew Marx
Medical Waste by Eva Dale
Principles for Healthcare Reform
Faithful Citizenship —Election Year 2008, Spring 2008
Faithful Citizenship —Election Year 2008
New Vision of Global Interdependence to Guide U.S. Policy by Thomas Massaro
Ethical Considerations in an Election Year by Patrick McCormick
The New Politics of Earth Community by David C. Korten
Mapping Our Way: Policy and Politics (chart)
Zero Waste: Individual Citizens Making a Difference by Kathy Nyland
Free The Children Empowers Youth to Change the World by Free The Children staff writer
New Faithful Citizens
Faithful Citizenship Resources
Food Sustainability, Winter 2008
Healthy Food for Everyone by Michael Schut
Agrofuels: Amber Waves of Grain by Robert Gronski
Would You like Some Externalities with those Fries? by Michael Schut
Is the Color Green Sustainable? by Carol B. Thompson
The Ancient Future by Andrew Mushita and Carol B. Thompson
Farming: No “One-Size-Fits-All” by Chad Kruger
A Lesson In Eating by Greg Speltz
Glossary of Terms
Seeking Peace in the Middle East, Fall 2007
Seeking Peace in the Middle East
Overview of Issues in the Middle East by Jeff Siddiqui
In Search of Constructive U.S. Policy in the Middle East by Ronald J. Young
Called to be Faithful and Effective by Rev. Tom Quigley
Oasis of Peace: A Binational Community
In the Name of God by Jeff Siddiqui
A Journey of the Heart by Cantor Steven Puzarne
Miles for Peace
Seeking Common Ground—Religious & Political, Summer 2007
Seeking Common Ground—Religious & Political
Dialogues of the Heart by Jamal Rahman
Building Bridges: Transcending Enemy-Images by JivaManske
The Nonviolent Communication Process
Combatants for Peace: Palestinians and Israelis Together by Chen Alon
Dialogue Across Profound Divides by MeenakshiChakraverti&Mahvash Hassan
Reconciliation and Common Ground by Billie Ann Davis
Understanding Process vs. Conventional Discussion
Human Rights: Children, Spring 2007
“Does She Know Me?” by B. Peter Byrne, M.M.
The Rights of the Child
Nobody’s American Dream by Mary Ann Smith, MM & Carol Smolenski
Parenting for Peace and Justice by Lynn Herink
Mario’s Story: Surviving the Juvenile Justice System, interview with Mario Rocha
Children Abducted into War by Gregory Acar
Tsepo—A Word of Hope in Lesotho, Africa by Catherine Endicott
A Prayer for Children by Marian Wright Edelman
Economies of War, Winter 2007
Economics of War by Amata Miller
Envisioning An Economy of Peace by Nicholas Mele
Families With Skin In The Game by Arthur Ruger
The Human Cost of War: Reflections on Trauma & Healing by Dr. Simona Sharoni
The Healing of a Veteran by Mike Hastie
We Have Met the Enemy, and He is Us by Gretchen Gundrum, Ph.D.
Meditating for Peace by Gerri Haynes
Story of a Tax Resister by Ruby Phillips
Prayer for Peace: A Message for Our Day
Immigration, Fall 2006
Why Immigrants Come by Paul Apostolidis
Stranger No Longer: Welcoming Immigrants by Leo Anchondo
US Bishops’ 2003 Pastoral Letter on Immigration — Five Principles
Human Trafficking: Immigration and Exploitation Intersect by Anne Ko and Carrie Schonwald
Cultural Contributions of Immigrants by Sr. Mary Ellen Robinson
Reinvoking the Ancient Law of Sanctuary by Rev. John Fife
A Family Divided by Terra Nevitt
The Struggles of the Undocumented by Jean Anton
Land of Dreams by Kari Ansari
Immigration Resources
Immigration Actions
Culture of Fear, Summer 2006
Walking With One’s Fear: Frances Moore Lappé edited by Wendy L. Call
Casting Out Fear: Another Take on Pentecost by Gretchen Gundrum, Ph.D.
The Social Psychology of Fear by Daniel Liechty
What Are We Afraid Of? Immigration and the U.S. by Patrick Higgins
A Poem by Juan Valdez
A Marine’s Mother Refuses to Give in to Fear by Rebecca Nappi
Book Review: The Courage the Heart Desires by Jeanie Robinson
The Culture of Fear Book Resources
Seven Old and New Thoughts About Fear
Engaging Impasse, Spring 2006
Engaging Impasse Through Contemplation and Dialogue by Nancy Sylvester, IHM
Reaching Resolution: A Personal Story by Bishop Nedi Rivera
Silence as Speech: A Spirituality for Engaging Impasse by Marcia Allen, CSJ
Influenced for Life: The Leadership and Witness of Archbishop Hunthausen by Patty Repikoff and David Jaeger
Resources and Processes for Dialogue
If Our Martyrs Led the Church by Marie Dennis
Effective Social Changers, Winter 2006
Personal and Communal Transformation: Becoming the Change by Pat Kozak, CSJ
Effecting Social Change: What Works? by Wendy L. Call
A Matter of Conscience: From Jiminy Cricket to King by Gary Chamberlain, Ph.D.
Conscience: Following One’s Deepest Beliefs — interview with Sr. Jeannine Gramick, Ph.D.
Book Review: Cloud of Witnesses by Gretchen Gundrum, Ph.D.
New Year Reflection
Millennium Development Goals, Fall 2005
Opting for Poor People Through the United Nations by Nick Mele
United Nations and the Millennium Development Goals by Joanne Dufour
Art Engaging Us to Action by Susan Pyburn
The Millennium Development Goals and Targets
Education: Send a “Friend” to School
Hunger: Goats Bring Hope to Village
Environmental Sustainability: Water
UN’s NGOs: A Ministry of NW Religious Congregations
Millennium Development Goals Resources
Accountability, Summer 2005
We Are What We Eat by Kathy McNeely
Telling the Story of Hurt by Marie Marchand
Business As “Un”usual by Mary Rose and Karl Ostrom
Media: For the People by Joel Connelly
By the People by Susan Gleason & Jonathan Lawson
2020 Vision: Accountability in the Catholic Church
Resources on Accountability
Alternative Energy, Spring 2005
Global Warming: Humanity’s Power and Energy Solutions by Patrick Mazza
Our Energy Choices
Alternative Energy Resources
Care For Creation: A Priority of Faith by Rev. Paul Benz
Are you a Green Congregation?
Who Gets Burned by Energy Policy? byYalondaSindé
Building Green, Breathing Easy by Marie Marchand
Warming Hearts Through Wind Energy
100% by 2010 by Marie Marchand
Our Carbon Footprint
Renewable Energy—Northwest Style
Glossary of Terms
Healthcare, Winter 2005
Transforming Hurt Into Hope by Diana Bader, OP
Mercy in the Valley by Mirna Ramos-Diaz, M.D.
Anatomy of a Storm by Steve Brennan
Prescription for Reform by Jeff Huebner, M.D.
Compassion Care in Hard Times
Catalyst for Healing by Dianna Kielian
Private and Universal Health Care: Two Perspectives
Health Care Resources
Faithful Citizenship, Fall 2004
The Preferential Option for the Poor in the 2004 Elections by Bishop William S. Skylstad
The Bodies Politic: Church & State by Don Hopps, Ph.D.
Conscience Formation: A Call to Discernment by Kevin Hanley, Ph.D.
Bread And Cup—Healing And Reconciliation by Father Jim Dallen
Faithful Citizens Engage! by IPJC Staff
Building Relationships for Transformation by Marie Marchand and Tereasa McGowan Palmer
Finding Hope through Catholic Social Teaching
Reconciliation—Personal & Global, Summer 2004
Reconciliation—Personal & Global
Dialogue Seeks Reconciliation with Iraq: Interview with Nick Mele
What is Reconciliation? byHizkiasAssefa
Opening the Body, Mind and Spirit to Reconciliation by Linda E. Sewright
The Christian Understanding of Reconciliation by Robert J. Schreiter, CPPS
Finding the Christ, the Center by Suzanne Lynch
Reconciliation in Film and Fiction by Pat McCormick
Reconciliation Resources
Water, Spring 2004
Bringing Water to a Thirsty World by Marla Smith-Nilson
Troubled Waters by Karen Allston & Rachael Paschal Osborn
Center for Water and Ethics
Who Owns Water? bt Peter Dykstra
Water Wisdom in Story by Peter Donaldson
Salmon Connect It All by Stephanie Raymond
Bottled Secret
Water: A Sacred Resource by James Martin Schram
Reflection on Water
Water Resources
World Water Day
Taxation & Economic Justice, Winter 2004
Washington’s Broken Tax System by Kristin Pula
A Glossary of Tax Terms
Taxation as a Moral Issue by David Leslie & Phillip Kennedy-Wong
Gubernatorial Candidates on Washington Tax Options
The Bush Tax Cuts: Who’s Getting What by Lois Canright
Render Unto Caesar by Don Hopps, Ph.D.
Tax Reform Resources
Human Trafficking, Fall 2003
Human Trafficking: 21st century Slavery
Women and Children for Sale: Identifying the Causes of Human Trafficking by Catherine
Ferguson, SNJM
Journey out of Bondage by S. Jean Schaferm SDS
Northwest Institute Fights Trafficking in Russia by Juliette M. Engel, M.D.
Scripture in Catholic Social Teaching Condemn Human Trafficking
Washington State Takes on International Problem by Rep. Velma Veloria
U.S. Launches Multi-Front Campaign Against Trafficking by Laura J. Lederer
Continuum of Action: From Awareness to Leadership
Resources on Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking Around the World: Some Basic Facts