##{{red:Solidarity}} ## ####Teaching: We are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. We are our brothers' and sisters' keepers, wherever they may be. At the core of the virtue of solidarity is the pursuit of justice and peace. Pope Paul VI taught that "if you want peace, work for justice." The Gospel calls us to be peacemakers. Our love for all our sisters and brothers demands that we promote peace in a world surrounded by violence and conflict. ####[Solidarity Issues][b8] [b8]: #issues ####Additional Catholic Teaching: - [Catechism of the Catholic Church: Social Justice][1] - [Faithful Citizenship: Section 53][2] ####{{olive:Resources Available at the [Office of Life, Justice and Peace][3]:}} * Solidarity with the Poor (Sharing the Tradition Series: Book 5) (Solidaridad con Los Pobres Libro 5) USCCB * A Call to Solidarity with Africa (USCCB) * Brothers and Sisters to Us: U.S. Bishops Pastoral Letter on Racism in Our Day (USCCB) * Called to Global Solidarity: International Challenges for US Parishes (Llamados a la Solidaridad Mundial: Retos Internacionales para las Parroquias de Estados Unidos) USCCB * Food Policy in a Hungry World: The Links That Bind Us Together (Pastoral Reflections on Food and Agricultural Policy) (USCCB, 1989) * Hope and Dignity in the Developing World (the battle against aids), (Catholic Relief Services, 2009) **Books:** * The Church in America: The Way to Conversion, Communion, and Solidarity in America -- Pope John Paul II, 1999 * Prayer without Borders: Celebrating Global Wisdom -- Catholic Relief Services (CRS), 2004 * The Road to Survival -- Catholic Relief Services (CRS), 2006 * Solidarity will Transform the World: Stories of Hope from Catholic Relief Services --Jeffry Odell Korgen, 2007 * You Did It for Me: care of your neighbor as a spiritual practice -- Kevin E. McKenna, 2005 * A Time for Dialogue and Healing: A Pastoral Reflection on United States - Vietnam Relations -- USCCB, 1989 * Statement on Central America -- USCCB, 1987 * A Word of Solidarity, A Call for Justice: A Statement on Religious Freedom in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union -- USCCB, 1988 **DVD:** * The Line in the Sand: Stories from the US/Mexico Border Catholic Relief Services, 2006 * Dr. Congo's Life or Death Transition (This DVD seeks to raise awareness of the plight of the Congolese people). Catholic Relief Services **VHS:** * The Mouse's Tale (This animated movie from Catholic Relief Services explores international food production and hunger issues and is targeted to youth and young adults, with a study guide for further reflection). USCCB and CRS, 1993 * Global Solidarity: A Framework for Parishes USCCB: Migration and Refuge Services and Catholic Relief Services, 1998 [1]: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect1chpt2art3.shtml [2]: http://www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship/FCStatement.pdf [3]: mailto:justiceandpeace@archdpdx.org