Here are three timely resources intended for parish social ministries:

• To observe Poverty Awareness Month in January, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has published a daily reflection booklet based upon Catholic Charities USA’s policy paper, “Poverty and Racism: Overlapping Threats to the Common Good.” Included are prayers, Scripture passages, short selections from the policy paper, and suggested action steps. Click here to read or download.

• Catholic Charities Maine’s Office of Parish Social Ministry has produced “The Journey Begins,” a booklet of daily Lent reflections, written by “people involved in jails and prisons in Maine, either on the inside or outside.” Each day’s entry includes Scripture and a brief personal reflection. Click here to read or download.

• The Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition has produced “Who Do You Say That I Am,” a Lenten educational packet to help small parish groups explore the issue of mass incarceration through a Catholic lens. Register here for a January 12 orientation webinar.