Posts Tagged ‘Economic Justice’
The Future of Capitalism
This week the G-20 is meeting in London to discuss a new global economic policy in light of the financial crisis. Wall Street is nervously observing these deliberations. We and the rest of civil society are also paying attention to this meeting. Many observers and policy analyst are having their doubts that anything positive will ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Brookings Institute, Carnegie Endowment for Peace, Catholic Social Teaching, Economic Justice, Economic Justice For All, Financial Crisis, Financial Times, G-20, Globalization, IMF, Populorum Progressio, poverty, the future of capitalism, United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, World War II
Policies for Economic Compassion
The history of our Judeo-Christian tradition teaches us that social suffering occurs because as a communal society we are not living in right relationship. This means that we are not respecting the sacred dignity of humanity and all creation. At the level of society this means that Government must protect the basic rights and promote ... Read more
Lectionary Reflection: Third Sunday of Lent
Readings: Exodus 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 Thoughts for your consideration: by John Gonzalez, CPP The lectionary readings for this Sunday remind us of the social contract we have with God. In many ways the heart of Jewish and Christian Scripture is the story of God’s social contract with humanity ... Read more
Lectionary Reflection: Second Sunday of lent
Readings: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Romans 8:31b-34 Mark 9:2-10 Thoughts for your consideration: This Sunday we are asked to see things in a new way. Although the apostles have been with Jesus for a while now there is nothing that can quite prepare them for the ultimate cosmological experience of the Resurrection. It is ... Read more
Fight Against Poverty Unites Christian Left and Right
Fight Against Poverty Unites Christian Left and Right | Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good. I was personally saddened when the Economic Stimulus debate and subsequent vote ended up bolstering the ongoing partisanship that has defined Washington all these years. Amidst this reality I continue to work and pray for a collaborative ecumenical social ... Read more
Lectionary Reflection for February 1, 2009
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 Thoughts for your consideration: This week God is asking us for our undivided attention. God offers the post-exilic Jewish community an ongoing prophetic tradition. However he warns them that a prophet is not infallible. If the prophet is committed to God alone then his prophesies will ... Read more
A New Era of Responsibility
As I listened to Barack Obama’s inauguration speech I began to reflect on the theme of Hope. During the presidential campaign Obama ran on a platform based on hope and change. Coincidently, in 2007, Pope Benedict XVI offered his most recent Encyclical on the theme of hope. In this document Pope Benedict places considerable attention ... Read more
BBC NEWS | Europe | Pope laments global instability
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
Passionist Reflection on the Economic Crisis
Passionist Reflection on the 2008 Financial Crisis Read more
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The Amazon: A Global Treasure
Passion for Justice - March 1, 2013
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Protect our Coast from Oil Spills
Lectionary Reflections - March 1, 2013
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Lenten Reflections
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Stand with Starving Children Around the World
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Our Lenten Project of Life
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