Posts Tagged ‘Option for the Poor’

Fifth Sunday of Easter: The Option for the Poor

May 19, 2011

Lectionary Readings: Acts 6: 1-7. The early church grows with many converts including Jewish Priest. The Deaconate is developed to help serve the needs of the poor. 1 Peter 2:4-9. Peter continues with this early baptismal liturgy by commissioning the disciples as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood.” John 14:1-12. Jesus describes the intimate relationship ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Fifth Sunday of Easter, Jesus, Option for the Poor, Peter

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Fight Against Poverty Unites Christian Left and Right

Feb 23, 2009

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

In Passion for Justice | Tagged Catholic, Catholic Alliance for the Common Good, Catholic Social Teaching, Christian Churched Together, common good, Economic Justice, Option for the Poor, Passionist, Pope John Paul II, poverty, St. James, St. paul, St. Paul of the Cross

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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