A is for Asylum Seeker: Words for People on the Move
By Rachel Ida Buff. Re-frames key words that describe people on the move. Written to correct the demeaning of terms by rhetoric... Read More
A Promised Land, a Perilous Journey
Edited by Daniel G. Groody and Gioacchino Campese. A collection of contributors from scholars, pastors and lay people involved in immigration aid... Read More
A Stranger and You Welcomed Me: A Call to Mercy and Solidarity with Migrants and Refugees
By Pope Francis. A collection of writings and sermons that remind us that Jesus and his parents were refugees in Egypt. Calls... Read More
A Theology of Migration: The Bodies of Refugees and the Body of Christ
By Daniel Groody. Drawing on accounts of migrants and refugees around the globe, the book explores the relationship between faith and justice,... Read More
Asylum for Sale: Profit and Protest in the Migration Industry
Edited by by Siobhan McGuirk and Adrienne Pine. Through essays, artworks, photographs, infographics, and illustrations, regards the global asylum regime as an... Read More
Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration
By Karen Gonzalez. Asks how can people with good intentions, can welcome immigrants with hospitality and solidarity that empowers them rather than pushing... Read More
Birmingham Revolution, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Epic Challenge to the Church
By Edward Gilbreath. Reflects on the relevance of King’s work for the church and culture of the present such as the debates... Read More
Blessed Are the Refugees: Beatitudes of Immigrant Children
By Scott Rose and Leo O’Donovan SJ. Highlights the stories of immigrant children who fled Central America, having taken the dangerous trip... Read More
Borders and Belonging: The Book of Ruth: A Story for Our Times
By Pádraig Ó Tuama & Glenn Jordan. A leading poet and a theologian reflect on the Old Testament story of Ruth —... Read More
Christians and Immigration (eBook)
A resource from Sojourners, this collection of current pieces and articles from past decades, is designed to spark discussion, thought, and action... Read More
Christians at the Border: Immigration, the Church, and the Bible
By M. Daniel Carroll R. Speaks to both the immigrant culture and the host culture, arguing that both sides have much to... Read More
Church at the Wall: Stories of Hope along the San Diego-Tijuana Border
By Seth David Clark. Tells the story of how the Border Church, founded and pastored by John Fanestil, worships on the San... Read More
Close to Slavery: Guest worker Programs in the U.S.
A resource of the Southern Poverty Law Center, details the systematic exploitation of foreign workers who come to this country for temporary... Read More
Crossing the Divide: Foundations of a Theology of Migration and Refugees
By Dan Groody C.S.C. This digital document from Theological Studies, focuses on four foundations of a theology of migration and refugees: (1)... Read More
Destination America
Companion to the PBS series, narrates how the United States came to be, and a compelling chronicle of how the nation has... Read More
Dignity and Justice: Welcoming the Stranger at Our Border
By Linda Dakin-Grimm. Through stories of real children and families, explores the issue of migration to the southern border of the United... Read More
Discover Your Neighbor
A resource from Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, these periodicals for young people touch on topics such as Care of Creation, Economic Justice... Read More
Enrique’s Journey
By Sonia Nazario. Recounts the quest of a Honduran boy looking for his mother, eleven years after she is forced to leave... Read More
Finding Jesus at the Border: Opening Our Hearts to the Stories of Our Immigrant Neighbors
By Julia Lambert Fogg. By interweaving biblical narratives of border crossing and recent stories of immigrants at the US-Mexico border, invites Christians... Read More
Global Migration: What’s Happening, Why and a Just Response
By Elizabeth Colliers and Charles Strain. Focused on the humanitarian work of Catholic Relief Services throughout the world and using the See,... Read More
Globalization, Spirituality and Justice
By Dan Groody. A theological reading of globalization and a global reading of theology. Read more.
Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American
By Wajahat Ali. Tackles the dangers of Islamophobia, white supremacy, and chocolate hummus, peppering personal stories with astute insights into national security,... Read More
Hear My Voice/Escucha mi voz: The Testimonies of Children Detained at the Southern Border of the United States
Complied by Warren Binford for Project Amplify. Shares the stories of 61 children ranging in age from five to seventeen, detained along... Read More
How Does It Feel to Be Unwanted?: Stories of Resistance and Resilience from Mexicans Living in the United States
By Eileen Truax. Thirteen stories that illuminate the issues affecting the Mexican community and shows the breadth of a frequently stereotyped population. Regardless... Read More
Immigration and Faith: Cultural, Biblical, and Theological Narratives
By Brett C. Hoover. Describes immigration as an ongoing historical reality that human beings understand through distinct, powerful narratives. Argues that such... Read More
Immigration: Tough Questions, Direct Answers
By Dale Hanson Bourke. Sheds light on the terms, history and legal issues shaping the debate over immigration. With an even-handed presentation... Read More
International Migration: A Very Short Introduction
By Khalid Koser. Looks at the global phenomenon of human migration–both legal and illegal-revealing how migration actually presents opportunities and debunks myths... Read More
Is There Room for Me? – A Catholic Guide and Response to Immigration
By Daniel Connors. Helps parishes frame, discuss, and answer questions like: How do we build one parish out of many languages and cultures?... Read More
Jesus Was a Migrant
By Deidre Cornell. A lay missioner meditates on biblical stories and explores how the migrant journey can be a source of great... Read More
Jesus, King of Strangers: What the Bible Really Says about Immigration
By Mark W. Hamilton. Examines the Bible’s key ideas about human movement and the relationship between migrants and their hosts. Argues that reclaiming the... Read More
Let Them In
By Jason Riley. A member of The Wall Street Journal editorial board makes the case for why immigration improves the lives of... Read More
Love Undocumented: Risking Trust in a Fearful World
By Sarah Quezada. Takes readers on a journey deep into the world of the U.S. immigration system as the author meets with... Read More
Meatpacking America: How Migration, Work, and Faith Unite and Divide the Heartland
By Kristy Nabhan-Warren. Based on years of interviewing Iowans who work in the meatpacking industry, both native-born residents and recent migrants from... Read More
Mercy without Borders: The Catholic Worker and Immigration
By Mark & Louise Zwick. A Catholic Worker story, interwoven with the stories, the joys, hopes, and tragedies of immigrants who have come... Read More
No One is Illegal: Fighting Racism and State Violence on the U.S.-Mexico Border
By Justin Akers Chacón and Mike Davis. Countering the chorus of anti-immigrant voices, exposes the racism of anti-immigration vigilantes and puts a... Read More
Nobodies: Modern American Slave Labor and the Dark Side of the New Global Economy
By John Bowe. Looks at illegal workplaces where employees are virtually or literally enslaved, from the fields of Immokalee Florida, to Tulsa,... Read More
Of Fear and Strangers: A History of Xenophobia
By George Makari. Chronicles the rise of xenophobia, from its popularization and perverse misuse to its spread as an ethical principle in... Read More
On Strangers No Longer: Perspectives on the Historic U.S.-Mexican Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter on Migration
Edited by Todd Scribner and J. Kevin Appleby. A collection of essays by Americans and Mexicans who offer their own perspectives on the... Read More
Our God is Undocumented: Biblical Faith and Immigrant Justice
By Ched Myers and Matthew Colwell. Takes the point of view of the immigrant and provides a unique way of reading the... Read More
Sanctuary: A Discernment Guide for Congregations
A resource from the Office of Public Witness of the Presbyterian Church USA; provides an introduction of what sanctuary is, a history... Read More
Sojourners
Encourages Christians to put their faith into action in the passionate pursuit of social justice, peace, and environmental stewardship through resources like... Read More
Solito: A Memoir
By Javier Zamora. The true story of the author’s three-thousand-mile journey to the U.S. to reunite with a mother who left four... Read More
Stranger: The Challenge of a Latino Immigrant in the Trump Era
By Jorge Ramos. An Emmy award-winning journalist, Univision’s longtime anchorman and widely considered the “voice of the voiceless” within the Latino community,... Read More
Strangers in the Land Devotional, A Six Week Devotional Guide on Immigration, the Church and the Bible
By M. Daniel Carroll and the editors of Sojourners magazine, takes the point of view that every Christian is an “undocumented foreigner.”... Read More
Strangers Next Door Immigration, Migration and Mission
By J. D. Payne. Explores how the church should respond to the phenomenon of migrations of peoples to Western nations in light... Read More
Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope
Published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Mexico Conference of Bishops, this joint pastoral presents a vision of interdependent... Read More
The Bible and Borders: Hearing God’s Word on Immigration
By M. Daniel Carroll R. Helps readers understand what the Bible says about immigration, offering accessible, nuanced, and sympathetic guidance for the... Read More
The DREAMers: How the Undocumented Youth Movement Transformed the Immigrant Rights Debate
By Walter Nicholls. Provides an investigation of the youth movement that has transformed the national immigration debate, by drawing on interviews, news... Read More
The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey to Belong
By Karen Gonzalez. In the midst of language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and the tremendous pressure to assimilate, Recounts her family’s migration from... Read More
The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border
By Francisco Cantú. A memoir by the author — a Mexican American and grandson of a Mexican immigrant — that details his... Read More
This Flowing Toward Me: A Story of God Arriving in Strangers
By Marilyn Lacey. Narrates the 25 year spiritual journey of author working with those displaced by conflict and disaster. Read more.
Trails of Hope and Terror: Testimonies on Immigration
By Miguel De La Torre. Each of seven sections (Borders, Economics, Myths, Family Values, the Politics of Fear, Christian Perspectives, Ethical Responses)... Read More
Undocumented: Immigration and the Militarization of the United States-Mexico Border
By John Moore. A book comprised of photos taken over a decade focused on the issue of undocumented immigration to the United States.... Read More
Welcoming the Stranger Justice, Compassion Truth in the Immigration Debate
By Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang. Moves beyond the rhetoric to offer a Christian response to immigration by putting a human face... Read More
What Does the Bible Say About – Strangers, Migrants and Refugees?
By vanThanh Nguyen S.V.D. Shows how migration is a global phenomenon that is growing in scope and complexity, affecting almost every aspect... Read More
Words in Transit: Stories of Immigrants
A collection of the personal stories of nearly thirty people who have made the New England area their new home, recorded by... Read More
You Welcomed Me: Loving Refugees and Immigrants Because God Loved Us First
By Kent Annan. Explores how fear and misunderstanding can motivate responses to people in need. Provides stories of welcome that help see... Read More