liberation theology, catholic social teaching, & community organizing
RESOURCE LIBRARY
Resources from key partners
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Jesus and Justice: Organizing for God’s Reign on Earth (Then and Now)
Co-authored by Michael Okinczyc-Cruz and John Dominic Crossan, Jesus and Justice presents the life of the historical Jesus as a bold and transformative call to action, inviting readers to actively follow his nonviolent and revolutionary example. Grounded in rigorous historical analysis, the authors show how Jesus organized a grassroots movement of poor and marginalized peasants to confront the Roman Empire’s economic, political, and ideological domination—an imperial system with striking parallels to today’s corporate-driven global order.
Catholic Women Preach: 4th Sunday of Advent
Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez, Director of Training and Spiritual & Theological Formation, preaches for Catholic Women Preach for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, offering a reflection on dreaming a new way into being.
CSPL Advent Calendar
CSPL Christmas Advent Calendar: 24 days of praying, reflecting, and acting for justice.
2025 Nonviolent Direct Action Workshop
On September 24, we held a Nonviolent Direct Action Workshop, where our leaders found grounding in the theological background of the nonviolent movement Jesus created and led and prepared for upcoming nonviolent direct actions.
The Radical Story of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Her only message is about liberation to the poor.
We share this resource for you to pray with every day December 1st through December 12th, which is the custom of most Latine churches who celebrate this sacred feast day. Allow yourself to be challenged or affirmed by each reflection.
The Challenge of the Historical Jesus
The Challenge of the Historical Jesus:
Purchase this 3-hour series of professionally recorded videos of John Dominic “Dom” Crossan’s keynote lectures during the 2024 Congress for Spiritual and Public Leadership.
Free Download: 13 Faces of Jesus (Chapter 1)
This book is an invitation to share in that curiosity about the historical Jesus, what his life was like 2,000+ years ago, what his community experienced, what his teachings meant, and, most importantly, what they can teach us about advancing justice in our neighborhoods and communities through a community organizing framework, grounded in a deeply rooted spiritual life.
Lent & Non-violence: Nonviolent Direct Action
This presentation examines how Jesus led a movement to engage in nonviolent direct action against the oppressive Roman Empire, especially during the last week of his life, and explores how we can apply nonviolent direct action, particularly during Holy Week.
From CSPL’s March 2024 Membership Meeting