Comments for North American Passionist JPIC

Comment on An Immigrant’s Cross by Philip Paxton

Philip Paxton — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:48:35 +0000

Just wanted to say thank you!

Comment on Baptism of the Lord by Mr. SR22 Auto Insurance

Mr. SR22 Auto Insurance — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:33:16 +0000

Our strength is in our diversity.

Comment on First Sunday of Lent by John

John — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:06:49 +0000

Thank you for pointing that out. I did not write this reflection and I more then likely would not have used this terminology myself.

Having worked at 8th Day Center for some time, I know of that some members of the non-violent community are sensitive to any military operation because of a fear with mission creep. I argued against this point years ago with regards to requesting UN military intervention in the Sudan and at that time I was very frustrated by this pacifist perspective.

For myself peace serves true justice and true justice, like ending the geonicide of a population, cannot be compromised by a false sense of peace. But nevertheless I try to respect this view from pacifisct members of the Catholic community and other Christian groups like the American friends and Mennonite tradition.

I say this not to offer an excuse but to inform you about a perpsective that is part of the JPIC dynamic. For us Catholics this has been developed for us in the famous Peace Pastoral written by the US Bishops back in 1983.

This document set a theology for Catholics to address social violence and through this document we have a Catholic affirmation for two approaches: the Just War and the Pacifist tradition. The trick I believe is not to choose one over the other but to apply both in respective tension to each other. As a way of life we Christians are called to adopt the non-violent Cross. We should also socially advocate the promotion of non-violent ways of addressing conflict especially through diplomatic and economic power. However, with the reality of certain forms of systemic violence that is in no way acceptable (geonicide) or in the case of legitimate national security defensive military power can be an acceptable according to the just war theory.

Now in the case of a natural emergency like with Haiti I would also think that the use of responsible and well regulated military power can be very positive for the pursuit of justice in this area. I think that the caution for us needs to be with making sure that the military use is held to the purpose of serving the victims of the host country and not for the economic interest of another.

Comment on First Sunday of Lent by donald ware

donald ware — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:28:48 +0000

Just a brief note about the comment last week about “militarizing” U S aid to Haiti. Actually, a number of countries sent troops. U S Army provided necessary logistic help to the relief effort – trucks, radar for the airport, help with the harbor and docks.
We have militarized responses in the past which are questinable… but I don’t think this one is.

Comment on Thirty Days Later (A letter update from Fr. Rick Frechette, CP regarding Haiti) by pam treb

pam treb — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:10:00 +0000

Donations before March 1 do qualify. Go to: Friends of the Orphans Haiti
to make a donation. Fabulous work in many nations, with ongoing commitment
to orphans and sick.

Comment on Thirty Days Later (A letter update from Fr. Rick Frechette, CP regarding Haiti) by John

John — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:05:49 +0000

Thank you Christy, Salvatore and Yvonne. With regards to the request from the Brancaleones please visit the following blog post for donation information from both Passionist Provinces in the United States: http://www.passionistjpic.org/2010/01/the-passionist-emergency-fund-for-haiti/

The Passionist communities will send 100% of your donation to these two special funds that have been created for Fr. Rick’s efforts. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me at jdgonzocpp@yahoo.com. Peace,
John

Comment on Thirty Days Later (A letter update from Fr. Rick Frechette, CP regarding Haiti) by Salvatore/YvonneBrancaleone

Salvatore/YvonneBrancaleone — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:57:20 +0000

Fr. Frechette,
We wanted to donate directly to your organization before March 1,2010. The IRS has special rules for Haiti earthquake charity donations in order to qualify for the 2009 tax deductions.
How, where can we donate? Do you have a special form? Does your organization qualify under this new law?
In looking at some of the articles about your work, we couldn’t find any donation information.
God bless & hurry with the info, thanks, the Brancaleones

Comment on Thirty Days Later (A letter update from Fr. Rick Frechette, CP regarding Haiti) by Christy

Christy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:55:21 +0000

Wow is all I can say. Thank you for all you are doing. You and all of Haiti remain in our prayers.

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Comment on Christmas Reflection by Gifts for Dad

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