Posts Tagged ‘Africa’

Easter Message, 2009

Apr 14, 2009

Pope Benedict XVI has consistently written on the topic of Hope within the Christian/Catholic context. His recent encyclical “Spe Salvi” is devoted to this topic and here I will offer this one excerpt from the text which in my opinion summarizes his thesis. The Christian faith has shown us that truth, justice and love are ... Read more

In Passion for Justice | Tagged Africa, compassion, Easter, Fr. Don Senior, global warming, hope, justice, love, Paschal Mystery, Passionist, Pope Benedict XVI, Resurrection, Spe Salvi, suffering, truth, urbi et orbi

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BBC NEWS | Europe | Pope laments global instability

Dec 26, 2008

We hope you and your family are enjoying this wonderful Christmas season. At the Midnight Mass Pope Benedict XVI shared a special message. BBC NEWS | Europe | Pope laments global instability. Lamenting all the violence that exists in our world but particularly in Africa and the Middle East the Pope has rightfully identified “self-interest” as ... Read more

Catholics meet Obama team, discuss policy | National Catholic Reporter

Dec 22, 2008

Platform for the Common Good This summer the North American Passionist JPIC Office took part in the Convention for the Common Good. At this event a number of Catholic communities and organizations joined to develop a political platform that would take a consistent approach with the Catholic social principle of the common good. Pope John ... Read more

In Passion for Justice | Tagged Africa, Catholic Social Teaching, Catholics, common good, environment, global warming, Iraq, Middle East, Obama, Option for the Poor, politics