The North American Office promotes and communicates the ministries of social service, advocacy, and international solidarity for the North American Passionist communities. It provides education in Passionist Spirituality and furnishes resources on issues of social and environmental suffering.
Lectionary Reflections,Passion for Justice - September 28, 2011
International Day of Non-Violence: October 2nd When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it–always. Mahatma Gandhi This Sunday is the International ... Read more
Lectionary Reflections - July 21, 2011
Lectionary Readings: (Taken from the Biblical Meditation of Fr. Carroll Stuhmueller, CP) 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12. Solomon prays: Give your servant an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. Romans 8:28-30. God makes all things work together for the good of those who love him and have been called according ... Read more
Lectionary Reflections - July 14, 2011
Lectionary Readings: (Taken from the Biblical meditations of Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller) Wisdom 12:13, 16-19. Through God is the master of all power, he judges with clemency. He taught us that justice must be associated with kindness so that there is always good reason for hope. Romans 8: 26-27. The Spirit groans within us, expressing thoughts ... Read more
The United States Catholic Bishops have signed on to the Circle of Protection Statement that calls for a responsible budget and deficit policy that protects service programs for the poor and vulnerable members of society. Please visit the Circle of Protection website and add your voice to this moral message by signing on to the statement. Visit the Sojourners website to sign on and they will automatically send a message to your congressional representatives with the messge that you to have signed on to this all important message.
The Passionist Earth and Spirit Center offers programs, talks and missions related to the ecological spirituality that is grounded on the eco-theology of Fr. Thomas Berry. They have church programs available for Lent. An exciting parish program has been developed for the lenten season called Lent 4.5 that offers an experience of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in a way that
has is integrated with the Catholic social principles of Solidarity, Common Good, and Care for the Earth. Consider having your church use these resources this Lent. Please click on the following links to register for this parish program or to be part of the blog community.
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