Resources
A charism is a gift that flows from God's love to the world. Many people of faith with diverse backgrounds and experiences may be drawn to the charism of inclusive and expansive love. We are connected to one another as companions in the charism, also known as the Family of Joseph.
This page serves as a resource for the Family of Joseph. You are welcome to use the following for your particular needs.
Joan Chittister, OSB
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The Time Is Now: The Call to Uncommon Courage
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What are you looking for? Seeking the God who is Seeking You
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We are All One: Reflections on Unity, Community and commitment, for everyone
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Essential Writings; Orbis Books, Maryknoll New York
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Radical Spirit: 12 Ways to Live a Free and Authentic Life
Pope Francis Encyclicals
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Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home - is an appeal from Pope Francis addressed to "every person living on this planet" for an inclusive dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet.
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Fratelli tutti - Fraternity and social friendship are the ways the Pontiff indicates to build a better, more just, and peaceful world, with the contribution of all: people and institutions. With an emphatic confirmation of a ‘no’ to war and to globalized indifference.
Conversation and Inspiring Topics
Voices of Justice and Peace
A Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace. Educates, organizes and lobbies for economic and social transformation.
Just Faith Ministries was birthed in the effort to invite and prepare people of faith for the life-changing and world-changing call of the Gospel to help heal the world and, in so doing, experience a deeper faith, a more fulfilling life, and a community of care and vitality.
Inspiring Topics
The On Being Project is a media and public life initiative. Making public radio shows podcasts, and tools for the art of living. Six grounding virtues: Adventurous Civility, Hospitality, Generous Listening, Patience, Humility & Words that matter guide everything they do.
KarmaTube is a project of ServiceSpace, an all-volunteer run organization. Our aim is to enable individuals to contribute in meaningful ways to the world around them. Together, we hope to "be the change we wish to see in the world/" Karma Tube is dedicated to bringing inspirational stories to light, using the power of video and internet to multiply acts of kindness, beauty, and generosity.
Programs
We invite you to read a condensed history of a spiritual movement that has spanned some 350+ years. We believe the Spirit lured us into the mystical depths of this vision of the "Little Design" and pointed us in the direction of encouraging small faith communities to emerge once again in this Millenium.
Videos
Called to Eucharistic Living: Our Charism and the Centrality of Eucharist
Called to Eucharistic Living: Our Charism and the Centrality of Eucharist
BIOGRAPHY OF FATHER MEDAILLE ENGLISH 2
St. Joseph Day 2016
Reflections and Printed Materials
Webinars and Websites
The Federation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph is a dynamic union of all the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the United States who claim a common origin in the foundation at Le Puy, France in 1650. This includes 3740 sisters, 2609 associates and 34 agrégées of 16 Congregations throughout the United States.
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has about 1350 members, who represent nearly 80 percent of the approximately 44,000 women religious in the United States. Founded in 1956, the conference assists its members to collaboratively carry out their service of leadership to further the mission of the Gospel in today’s world.
The Loyola Institute for Spirituality, founded in 1997, works to promote a faith that does justice, in the tradition of St. Ignatius. We declare our mission to be: Setting hearts on fire with love of God for the world. We bring spirituality to life by inviting spiritual seekers to transformation, fostering Ignatian formation and education, & nurturing discipleship.
Contemplative Outreach is a spiritual network of individuals and small faith communities committed to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel. The common desire for Divine transformation, primarily expressed through a commitment to a daily Centering Prayer practice, unites our international, interdenominational community.
