Posts Tagged ‘Passion for Justice’

St. Paul of the Cross: Living Justice by Preaching the Passion

Oct 18, 2010

“The world goes on forgetful of the pains of Jesus, which are the miracle of miracles of the love of God. Pray that God send his servants from this Congregation to sound the trumpet of holy preaching to awaken the world.” – St. Paul of the Cross St. Paul of the Cross, the founder of ... Read more

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27 Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sep 29, 2009

Readings: Genesis 2:18-24. The creation of man and woman, their vocation to become two in one flesh and to be suitable partners for each other. Hebrew 2:9-11. Jesus is perfected through suffering and tastes death for all. So, he is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. Mark 10:2-16. Jesus prohibits divorce and remarriage ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Genesis, God, Hebrew, Jesus, Mark, marriage, mystical union, Passion for Justice, Relationship, sacrifice, St. Paul of the Cross, suffering

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Good Friday

Apr 8, 2009

Readings: Isaiah 52:13–53:12 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1–19:42 Quote: Jesus’ death on the cross was a death in the cause of justice. He was executed because he challenged accepted values. He sided with the poor and the outcasts. He condemned oppressive structures. Jesus was a prophet and prophets meet strong opposition. His cross reminds us ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Good Friday, Hebrews, human dignity, Integrity of Creation, Isaiah, John, Passion for Justice, Passionist, redemption, suffering

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Lectionary Reflection: Palm Sunday

Mar 31, 2009

Readings: Gospel for the Procession of Palms: Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16 Isaiah 50:4-7 Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1–15:47 or Mark 15:1-39 Thoughts for Your Consideration: by John Gonzalez, CPP This week we celebrate Palm Sunday. As I read the lectionary readings I am struck by the following line from Paul’s letter to the Philippians: “Christ ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Cross, declaration of Independence, freedom, Galatians, human dignity, Isaiah, Mark, Pacem in Terris, Palm Sunday, Passion for Justice, Paul, Philippians, slavery, suffering servant, Universal Decalaration of Human Rights