Posts Tagged ‘Holy Family’
The Birmingham Passionist experience
The Passionist Community first appeared in Birmingham in response to a request from Pope Pius XI who asked religious Catholic communities to engage with ministries to the African American community which was considered to be neglected and marginalized. The Passionist responded by venturing into a heavily black neighborhood in Birmingham called Ensley. This group started ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Birmingham, Cristo Rey, Ensley, Holy Family, Passionist, St. Mary's
I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU WELCOMED ME
By Fr. Christopher Gibson, CP One of the hot issues our Nation has to deal with at present is a comprehensive immigration reform. No doubt this is badly needed as our present system is truly broken and lends to all sorts of abuse to take place in the meantime. I recall Mathew 25: 31-46, where we are ... Read more
Feast of the Holy Family
Readings: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14. Obedience and honor are due to one’s parents, patient consideration especially in their old age when their mind fails. Colossians 3:12-21. We are to clothe ourselves with patience, humility, kindness and especially forgiveness within our families. Luke 2:41-52. When the boy Jesus was found by Mary and Joseph in the temple, he relpied that he ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Christ, Colossians, family, forgive, forgiveness, God, Holy Family, Jesus, Joseph, Lost in the Temple, love, Luke, Mary, Patience, Peace, Pope Benedict XVI, Sirach
Recent News & Blogs
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August 2010 Passionist JPIC Update
JPIC News - July 29, 2010
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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: “Feeding yourself entirely on his Divine Will”
Lectionary Reflections - July 27, 2010
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Passionist JPIC Advocacy Update
Passion for Justice - July 27, 2010
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Passionist Volunteers International (Jamaica)
Passion for Justice - July 23, 2010
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Letter from Fr. Rick Frechette, CP: 6 month update
Passion for Justice - July 21, 2010
