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Related Titles Strengthening the Bonds of Peace A Pastoral Reflection on Women in the Church and in Society This reflection examines leadership in the Church, equality of women and men, and diversity of gifts. The U.S. bishops urge the inclusion of women in church governance through consultation and cooperation in their exercise of authority. No. 034-6, 16 pp. Strengthening the Bonds of Peace: Parish Resource Packet This comprehensive kit is a practical, hands-on resource intended to assist parishes and organizations in encouraging and fostering the participation of women in the Church and in society. The packet provides models for involvement and action and includes a preface and introduction; profiles of women; dimensions of the issue; a prayer service; homily suggestions; four model surveys; sample press materials; proposals for action; a one-day retreat/workshop guide; and a discussion guide and additional resources for continuing the dialogue. From the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Family, Laity, Women and Youth. No. 5-018, 51 pp. Pope John Paul II on The Genius of Women This compendium includes major statements from Pope John Paul II to and about women. Articles include: The World Day of Peace Message; The Angelus Reflections; Welcome to Gertrude Mongella, Secretary General of the Fourth World Conference on Women; Letter to Women; Letter to Mary Ann Glendon and the Holy See's Delegation to the Fourth World Conference on Women; and excerpts from other papal statements. A bibliography is included. From the U.S. bishops' Committee on Women in Society and in the Church. No. 5-113, 84 pp. The Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World (Christifidelis Laici) Pope John Paul II's post-synodal apostolic exhortation rejoices with the mission of the lay faithful of the Church, envisioning them as the "laborers of the vineyard" in the Gospel of Matthew. No. 274-8, 208 pp.