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Resources from key partners

  • A key part of CSPL’s philosophy is that in order to be radically working for change in the world, you must be radically grounded in the spirit. The Center for Action and Contemplation offers an abundance of resources to be contemplatives in action. Their Engaged Contemplation course is an incredible resource for justice-seekers looking to deepen their contemplative practice.

  • CSPL’s intern, David Inczauskis, has created a podcast focused on liberation theology. Liberation theology is a key framework for CSPL’s work and is a necessary component of the Christian and Catholic life.

  • This resource offers critical perspectives and a historical framework for the Bible, including the extracanonical texts and Gospels. This helps us to understand the Bible in greater depth.

  • By Daryl Russell Grigsby, this book contains thirty-six portraits of contemporary Catholics that show how they have lived the eucharistic prayer, "Lord, make of us an eternal offering to you" in their commitment to the common good and to human flourishing.

  • Daily Prayer for Today’s Catholic

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    Give Us This Day is a monthly publication for today’s Catholic that helps you pray each and every day. Drawing inspiration from a multitude of voices, it provides a relevant and trustworthy understanding of Scripture.

Discernment of Spirits for the Art of Leadership
Liberation Theology, Tools of Community Organizing Bethany Collins Liberation Theology, Tools of Community Organizing Bethany Collins

Discernment of Spirits for the Art of Leadership

Discernment of spirits is when we seek to distinguish between different kinds of spiritual stirrings in our hearts, identifying those that are of God and those that are not. Download this workshop to learn how to apply discernment of spirits to your everyday life and leadership.

We need to practice this tool every day, especially in these times of political chaos and suppression. There are alt-right forces who are twisting Scripture and the personhood of Jesus to promote hate and division, so we must all be attentive to the true voice of the Good Spirit.

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ICE Rapid Response Toolkit
Community Organizing, Tools of Community Organizing Bethany Collins Community Organizing, Tools of Community Organizing Bethany Collins

ICE Rapid Response Toolkit

The newly released toolkit from the Catholic Legal Immigration Network is based on best practices and lessons learned from communities conducting rapid responses during ICE raids and arrests. It provides a plan of action for communities to support and guide people during and after a raid, as well as a how-to guide and a model notebook to help you build an inclusive rapid response team. Help empower your community by organizing and staying informed.

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