Posts Tagged ‘Catholic Social Teaching’
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
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
“If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation”
The following are excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI World Day of Peace message: If you want to cultivate peace, protect creation. Traditionally the Pope offers a World Day of Peace message every year on January 1st. Click here to read his entire message. #1 – Respect for creation is of immense consequence, not least because “creation is ... Read more
Catholics, Climate Change and Copenhagen
Currently the national leaders, along with business and NGOs, are gathering in Copenhagen to move ahead on the issue of climate change (global warming) and to develop a new international agreement around this issue. It is hoped that this post-Kyoto agreement will both reduce CO2 emissions and commit to fund a global institution that will ... Read more
The North American Passionist JPIC Office
(Last week we posted a blog on the Passionist spirituality of JPIC. This week we will offer a post on how the office of JPIC is taking shape here in North America.) It is with the lens of the social spirituality, articulated in the last blog post, that the regional and international Passionist community has taken to ... Read more
29 Sunday In Ordinary Time
Readings: Is 53:10-11. Through his sufferings my servant shall justify man, and their guilt he shall bear. Heb 4:14-16. We confidently approach the throne of God’s grace where Jesus has entered — Jesus who is able to sympathize with our weakness, as he was tempted in every way that we are, without sinning. Mk 10:35-45. Anyone who ... Read more
Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Numbers 11:25-29 . Moses is pleased that the spirit of prophecy is shared with those not immediately present in the first ordination of elders. He reprimands his jealous aid Joshua. James 5:1-6 . Hard words against the wealthy who abused their workers and withheld wages. Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 . Rejoice in everyone who ... Read more
XX Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Proverbs 9:1-6 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 Thoughts for Your Consideration: by Hugo Esparza, CP This week we are invited to attend God’s Feast. This should give us all a great sense of honor in again being reminded that God continues to call us into a mystical loving relationship with him. A relationship that will give us an eternal meaning ... Read more
Recent News & Blogs
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A Place to Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Peoples
Passion for Justice - March 11, 2010
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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
