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Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part 3, Section 1
The person and
society. Participation in social life. Social Justice.
Social
Justice in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
A guide prepared by
Gerald Darring.
Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace Profile of the Council and
council documents
What does
our God require of us? February 1996 ecumenical statement on
economic justice issued by the Anglican Church of Canada, Canadian
Religious Conference - National, Church and Society Steering Committee,
Division of Mission in Canada, United Church of Canada. Episcopal
Commission for Social Affairs of the Canadian Conference of Catholic
Bishops, Justice Ministries Committee, Presbyterian Church in Canada,
Working Group on Public Policy and Church and Society, Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Canada.
A
Consistent Ethic of Life — Te Kahu-o-te-Ora A Statement from the New
Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference in April 1997
Statement on Justice and Equality in Florida 1989 statement by the
bishops of Florida.
Latin
American Bishops: Justice 1968 Medellin document.
Justice
and Peace Scotland The official website of the Justice and Peace
Commission of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Scotland.
Everyday
Christianity: To Hunger and Thirst for Justice
A 1999 pastoral
reflection on lay discipleship for justice in a new millennium
The Common Good Article from Issues in Ethics, a
publication of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara
University.
The Just World Theory Article from Issues in Ethics, a
publication of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara
University. "The belief in a just world may undermine a commitment to
justice."
Charity and Justice
A
basic chart to help clarify the distinction between works of justice and
works of charity.
The Virtue
of Justice Article by Father Paul A. Duffner; you have to scroll
down a bit
Characteristics of
Franciscan work for Justice, Peace and integrity of Creation
Instruments of Peace A Franciscan resource book for justice, peace,
and the integrity of creation. Articles (in PDF format) in German,
English, Spanish, French and Italian on option for the poor,
peacemaking, environmental justice, life, human rights, women.
To
sweeten poisoned wells Adrian Lyons SJ reflects on the notion of
faith and its role in the promotion of social justice.
Ripples of
Justice An initiative of the Australian Jesuits to provide both
material and an index on social issues from a Christian perspective.
Jesuit articles on
social justice.
Augustinian Justice and Peace Articles, reports, and documents from
the Order of St. Augustine.
Putting the Rich on Notice A Sojourners article by David R. Weiss
that focuses on justice versus charity.
From the Salt
of the Earth archives Articles from the magazine Salt of the
Earth. Areas: Capital punishment. Children. Environment. Family.
Homelessness/Housing. Immigration. Labor/Work. Legislative advocacy.
Parish ministry. Racism. Welfare.
Social-justice
news and events News reports from the magazine Salt of the Earth.
Stat House
Statistics from the magazine Salt of the Earth. Areas: Welfare
reform. Environment. Homelessness. Capital punishment.
Stirrings
The social justice newsletters of the Basilian Fathers.
Cosmic Justice
Based
on the texts of world scriptures.
The Ideal Society
Based in the texts of different world scriptures.
Declaration of a Global
Ethic Declaration of the Parliament of the World's Religions,
prepared by Hans Kung. Includes an explanation of the principles of a
global ethic.
Justice and Peace
United Church of Christ. Action alerts, what the UCC says about the
poor, OCIS statement on violence in society.
Peace with Justice United Methodist Church The General Board of
Church and Society.
Justice in Islam Justice with Enemies and Friends; Justice in
Evaluating Books; Justice in Judging Da`wah Groups and Their Activities;
Justice in Looking at Various Jihad and Da`wah Efforts; Justice in
Dealing with Shari`ah Texts; Justice in the General View of Islam;
Justice with Reality; Justice in Dealing with Differences of Opinion
Judeo-Christian and Buddhist
Justice An article from the Buddhist Journal of Ethics.
Catholic Worker Homepage
All
about Dorothy Day and her movement.
Catholic Worker Essays
Latin American Economics
and Catholic Social Teaching Articles from the Houston Catholic
Worker.
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns News notes and action alerts
from an organization strongly committed to justice and peace.
Justice and Peace
The Peace and Justice Commission of the Dominican Order has produced
five workbooks to assist their brothers and sisters, and all concerned,
to become more aware of the resources, the stories and the techniques
for pursuing justice and peace issues in our day.
Sisters of
Mercy of the Americas Institute Justice Ministry
We, the Institute
of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, call ourselves to walk in
solidarity with persons who are poor and suffering, especially women and
children; to analyze the root causes of their needs; and to work with
others to transform unjust systems. The Institute Justice Ministry
centers this work of social justice by facilitating access to
information and resources; collaborating with other justice coalitions
having compatible values and missions; mobilizing for public witness and
corporate voice; and making available tools for advancing the work of
social justice among us.
Vincentian Chair of Social
Justice Established at St. John's University in New York.
Columban
Centre for Peace, Ecology and Justice The Centre supports many
different groups working in the areas of peace, ecology and justice. The
particular contribution of the Centre to these conversations is
two-fold: a global perspective arising from the Columban Mission
Society’s experience around the world; addressing the theological and
spiritual dimensions of the issues being discussed.
An Open Letter to Pope John Paul II from a Lay Missionary Couple in
Mexico We write to you asking you to reaffirm and reproclaim our
Church's long standing doctrine against the taking of interest on loans.
Minority Affairs
Forum This site is devoted to education about minority-related
issues, including immigration, affirmative action, bilingual education,
and race relations.
Preaching
the Just Word A national program sponsored by the Woodstock
Theological Center to assist priests and other ministers of the gospel
to be more effective in preaching social justice.
Peace Connections
A
series of Sunday reading reflections that correlate Sunday liturgy
readings with issues of peace and justice.
The Church in the City
A wonderful
site describing the efforts of the people of the diocese of Cleveland on
behalf of justice and peace.
Our mission
and Justice From the 34th General Congregation of the Society of
Jesus.
Salt of the Earth
You can
read the feature article in this month's issue as well as those of past
issues.
Moral Imperatives
for Addressing Structural Adjustment and Economic Reform Measures
Statement from the Religious Working Group on the World Bank and the IMF
Idols in Hyperspace:
The Janus-Face of Capitalism Ian Linden
The Causes of Forced
Displacement: The Breakdown of Sustainable Global Community
Mark
Raper, S.J.
4Justice and Peace
The 4 Justice and Peace acts within the Maltese Franciscan Province of
St. Paul the Apostle and has the prophetic mission to work for Justice
and Peace and the Protection of the environment
Ten Myths About Affirmative Action The case against affirmative
action is weak, resting, as it does so heavily, on myth and
misunderstanding. Here are some of the most popular myths about
affirmative action, along with a brief commentary on each one
Martin Luther King, Jr. : The Believer in the Social Gospel and
Nonviolence Research project by Bro. Anthony Dinh O.P.
8th Day Center For Justice
From the Claretian Missionaries in Chicago. Be sure to check out Focus
and legislative action system.
Peace and Social Justice Ministry
From the Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois.
Women of
Justice and Peace Benedictine Sisters, Monastery of St. Gertrude,
Cottonwood, Idaho.
Good
Shepherd Social Justice Network Good Shepherd Sisters in Australia
and New Zealand.
Those On the
Margins of A Society THOMAS was created to build a bridge of
dialogue between the church and people who are on the fringes of society
especially those who are homeless, addicted to drugs or involved in
crime . To help these people it gives them support by offering practical
help and by encouraging other organisations to do likewise. The main
tool that THOMAS has for raising awareness of the plight of those
individuals is its free magazine "EDGES"
Landless Peasants´
Movement in Brazil
Liberation Theology and Economics: Like Oil and Water?
A lecture by
Michael S. Johnson, Professor of Economics at Spring Hill College.
Application of Johannine Themes to Social Justice Issues
Paper by
John Traxler, a student at Loyola Marymount University.
Liberation Theology and
Land Reform A course on the struggle for economic justice in a
theological context, with particular attention to the question of land
ownership
Liberation theology essays by Lindy Davies
Ownership-----
Value-----
Capitalism-----
Land-----
The Sermon on the Mount
Blueprint for Social
Justice Wonderful articles from the Twomey Center at Loyola
University in New Orleans
Australian
Catholic Social Justice Council The Australian Catholic Bishops'
Conference mandates the ACSJC to promote research, education, advocacy
and action on social justice, peace and human rights, integrating them
deeply into the life of the whole Catholic community in Australia, and
providing a credible Catholic voice on these matters in Australian
society
Justice Room
From
SoulSearching.ie, which is designed and maintained by the Irish Jesuits
in conjunction with students, chaplains and staff from 3rd level college
around the island of Ireland
St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises: Woodstock's Way of Promoting Justice
Woodstock Report, December 1998
Recovering the Evangel Article by Jim Wallis in Theology Today,
July 1981. "We want to restore the true meaning of the word evangelical.
Our defense of the unborn must be connected to defending the lives of
enemy populations targeted for nuclear genocide. Our concern for the
family must be extended to children of families who are starving because
of the present way the global economic system is arranged. Our support
for sexual morality must include support for women in a culture that
still exploits them and refuses to grant them equality. Our criticism of
welfare bureaucracies which control the poor must be linked to a radical
call for economic justice."
The
Politics of Justice Article by David Hollenbach in Theology Today,
January 1982
Does
Religion Demand Social Change? Article by Richard Shaull in
Theology Today, April 1969
Social Ethics: Agenda for the Future Article by Charles E. Curran in
Theology Today, October 1978
Institute on
the Common Good The Regis University Institute on the Common Good
seeks to facilitate dialogue aimed at developing strategies to resolve
important community issues. Rooted in the tradition of Roman Catholic
social teaching, the Institute asserts the dignity and social nature of
the human person. Nether liberal nor conservative in its posture, the
Institute operates on the belief that a healthy society is committed to
the welfare of all its members, especially those without a voice,
suggesting a balance that avoids the extremes of exclusive individualism
or totalitarianism.
Letters to My
Brothers and Sisters These letters from Donald J. Goergen, OP
include: "Faith, Politics, and Justice" and "Evangelization,
Contemplation, and Justice"
Social Justice: The Broader Perspective Article by Stanley F.
Parmisano in Spirituality Today, Spring 1985
Peace: The Fruit of Justice Article by Philip Potter in Theology
Today, January 1980
Facing Our Fears in the Call to Act Justly Article by Max Oliva in
Spirituality Today, Fall 1985
The Prayer of the Just One Article by Edward J. van Merrienboer in
Spirituality Today, Spring 1991
Catherine of Siena and Our Call to the Work of Justice and Peace
Article by Mary Ann Fatula in Spirituality Today, Winter 1991
Preaching Social Justice in Homilies Article by Robert F. Drinan,
S.J. in America, Feb. 12, 2001
An
Opening to Transformation Article by Richard Shaull in The Other
Side, January-February 2002. Shaull believes Christians are at a
pivotal moment which may demand a completely different relationship to
the world and force us to tap new, unexpected spiritural resources
Enough is Enough Article by Walter Brueggemann in The Other Side,
November-December 2001. Brueggemann confronts economic imbalance--both
global and personal--with the Bible's emphasis on abundance rather than
scarcity
Unmasking the Inevitable Article by Walter Brueggemann in The
Other Side, July-August 2001. Brueggemann explores the scriptural
challenge to confront systems of oppression, no matter how entrenched
they may seem
Just
Living: Let the Revolution Begin! Article by Patricia Pearce in
The Other Side, July-August 1998. Pearce explores the link between
affluence in the U.S. and exploitation in Central America
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The Center of Concern
Envisions a
world in which every woman, man and child can survive, thrive, and
contribute back to our communities, enhancing life for all who share the
planet. Through research, analysis, networking, public education and
advocacy, the Center works to advance more just, sustainable and
authentically human development for all, especially for the marginalized
and those in poverty
Christian Aid
We believe
in life before death. Christian Aid works in almost 50 countries helping
people regardless of religion or race, to improve their own lives and
tackle the causes of poverty and injustice
Development and Peace
Launched in 1967 by Canada's Catholic Bishops, our members work with
people in developing nations to improve living and working conditions
worldwide.
Evangelicals for Social
Action Today, ESA has four foci: promoting holistic ministry that
combines evangelism and social action through our Newtwork 9:35;
nurturing costly discipleship across a broad front in PRISM and our
bi-weekly E-pistle; nurturing a biblically balanced evangelical
political engagement; and continuing the work of the Evangelical
Environmental Network until it is ready to become its own independent
organization
Grass-Roots.Org
Tells the stories of the most innovative grassroots programs in the
United States and the local heroes who've found effective ways to build
their communities, fix what's broken and make them better.
INFACT
A national
grassroots corporate watchdog organization. Founded in 1977, INFACT is
best known for its successful Nestle and GE Boycott Campaigns, and its
Academy Award winning documentary Deadly Deception.
Jewish Social Justice Network
Established in 2000, the Jewish Social Justice Network (JSJN) is a
national network of Jewish organizations that promote the involvement of
Jews in local social justice work across the United States through
community organizing, advocacy, activism, training and education
A Job is a Right Campaign
A
Milwaukee-based, all-volunteer organization of labor and community
activists that works around a number of issues affecting poor and
working people. Our emphasis is on supporting union struggles and
opposing racism. The group was formed in January of 1994 and has grown
into a regional network with members throughout Wisconsin and
surrounding states.
Just Peace Institute
Established in
1994 in College Station, Texas, by members of the Friends Congregational
Church (UCC), to embrace a ministry of peace and justice. The mission is
to seek personal, communal, and global peace through human, social, and
environmental justice.
Kairos Europa
A European decentralised network of justice, peace and creation
initiatives working in collaboration with churches, social movements,
trade unions and Non Governmental Organisations both in and outside
Europe, to build a more just and tolerant society.
Oxfam Community Aid Abroad
A democratically-run, independent, community-based Australian
organisation. We promote social justice and the alleviation of poverty
through the funding of development projects both overseas and in
Aboriginal Australia, and through our campaigning, education and
advocacy work. Our central aim is to work in partnership with people to
build a fairer, environmentally sustainable world. Community Aid Abroad
is the Australian member of Oxfam International.
The Roundtable Association
of Diocesan Social Action Directors
Founded in 1985 to serve those
in diocesan offices that “link justice and faith, in light of
traditional Catholic social teaching, through education which leads to
action (advocacy, empowerment, and organizing) on issues, policies and
structures affecting matters of justice and peace.”
Sojourners Online
Building a movement
of spiritual renewal and social justice.
Sweatshop Watch
A
California-based coalition of labor, women's, civil rights, immigrant
rights, legal and other organizations committed to eliminating sweatshop
conditions in the garment industry, both domestically and globally.
Uniya - Jesuit Social Justice Centre
Uniya seeks to respond to situations of structural injustice through
links with marginalised people.
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The Beggar's hand: The plight of poverty
 - Another
great site from the students of the ThinkQuest project, this one explores
the worldwide problem of poverty, and asks hard questions about our
collective responsibility.
Diotima: Women and Gender in the Ancient World -
Resources include teaching materials such as papers and study guides
covering topics like women's spirituality, ancient social life, ancient and
modern attitudes, gender and sexuality, and the status of women in ancient
societies. Also features anthology essays, visual images, and material on
biblical studies.
Fast Facts: Almanacs,
Factbooks, Statistical Reports
FedStats
- The gateway to statistics from over 100
U.S. Federal agencies
IdeaList
- An interactive clearinghouse filled with information about nonprofit and
community organizations. This site includes a listing of 8,000 non-profit
web sites. This listing alone makes this a cool site.
The Hunger Site
6 Billion
Human Beings - An online exhibit from the Musee de l'Homme.
Find out how fast the world's population is growing and why it may slow in
the next century. Presented in French and English.
- National Women's History Project
- Presents the history of the women's rights movement and an extensive
chronology of important events in women's history.
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WSSLINKS: Women and Gender Studies Web Sites
- The purpose of WSSLinks is to provide access to a wide range of
resources in support of Women's Studies. It is organised into sections
including art and film, culture and literature, education, history,
lesbian sites, music, philosophy, politics, science and technology.
WWWomen - Collection of resources addressing issues specific to women. Includes
sections on women in business, women and computers, feminism, health and
safety, lesbian visibility, motherhood and women in history.
- National Women's History Project
- Presents the history of the women's rights movement and an extensive
chronology of important events in women's history.
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