A Social Concerns Blog from Members of the Passionist Community
An Immigrant’s Cross
The issue of immigration is presently resurfacing as a legislative priority within Congress. Congress will again attempt to create a Comprehensive Immigration Reform policy. The reason that Congress and the American public wants to address this issue is because immigration into this country is a reality that poses an economic and social problem. Immigration into this country has continued ... Read more
The Passionist contribution to Catholic Social Teaching
As a Catholic religious community the social principles and positions that we Passionist affirm are always consistent with the teachings of the Universal Catholic Church. Our Church offers us the basic social principles from its authoritative interpretation of Scripture and tradition. However we also recognize that in analyzing its position on social issues our Church ... Read more
Migration in the Light of Catholic Social Teaching
(This post is the second part of Chapter 2 of the U.S. and Mexican Bishops 2003 document “Strangers No Longer: Together on a journey of hope.” This establishes the social teachings of the Catholic Church and the 5 principles that it endorses with regards to its misunderstood position on immigration. To go directly to the full ... Read more
Migration in the Light of the Word of God
(In Light of the ongoing Catholic Campaign to address the issue of immigration and in order to offer the actual Catholic position from the perspective of the U.S. Bishops (rather then the misleading perspective that is heard from the media and from pundits), The next two Passion for Justice Blog post will be a copy ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Migrants, Migration, Scripture, Strangers No Longer
LENT: 4.5 – Christian Simplicity: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
(The Following is a lenten program from the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center designed to promote Christian simplicity. The article describing the program is written by Fr. Joe Mitchell, CP. Please visit the link below to download material for the Passionist Lent: 4.5 program.) Lent is a major event in the annual life of the Christian ... Read more
Thirty Days Later (A letter update from Fr. Rick Frechette, CP regarding Haiti)
It is traditional in the Catholic faith to celebrate mass in remembrance of the dead after one month has passed. Today throughout Haiti, at 7 am, in what is left of the parishes of Port au Prince, this mass will be celebrated for the estimated 200,000 dead from the earthquake. In addition to these masses, ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Earthquake, Fr. Rick Frechette, Haiti, Passionist
The Catholic Social Ministry Gathering: Preaching the Passion on Capitol Hill
On Tuesday February 9th I came down to DC to be part of the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering. While I did not have time to go to the sessions because of a retreat that was going on that weekend I took the time to go over the Catholic social issues and background information before the ... Read more
A Catholic Message for Congress: Defend Human Life and Dignity
(The Catholic Social Ministry Gathering sent out this letter to Congress by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops and the Catholic organizations and congregations that advocated on February 9, 2010.) Catholic leaders from across the country come to Capitol Hill to offer hope at a time of fear and uncertainty, to safeguard human life and ... Read more
Towards A More Perfect Union: My Work With The Immigrant Youth Justice League
by Hugo Esparza-Perez, CP You have to question whether or not the U.S.A benefits by having Twelve Million (plus) people from flourishing in society. I would say that it does not. Yet, this is the reality of millions of undocumented people in this country. While everyday tasks become harder for these people, the human and social ... Read more
The Christian consumer: The case of Uzbek Cotton
Through the Passionist JPIC office we promote the social values of our faith through education and advocacy. In the next few months a couple Catholic and ecumenical groups will promote Catholic social issues through legislative advocacy. However, this week, the Passionist and various communities of faith have taken part of the Interfaith Center on Corporate ... Read more
Recent News & Blogs
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An Immigrant’s Cross
Passion for Justice - March 9, 2010
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Fourth Sunday of Lent: Radical Forgiveness
Lectionary Reflections - March 8, 2010
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The Passionist contribution to Catholic Social Teaching
Passion for Justice - March 8, 2010
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Migration in the Light of Catholic Social Teaching
Passion for Justice - March 4, 2010
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Migration in the Light of the Word of God
Passion for Justice - March 3, 2010
