Posts Tagged ‘Passionist’
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
Thirty Days Later (A letter update from Fr. Rick Frechette, CP regarding Haiti)
It is traditional in the Catholic faith to celebrate mass in remembrance of the dead after one month has passed. Today throughout Haiti, at 7 am, in what is left of the parishes of Port au Prince, this mass will be celebrated for the estimated 200,000 dead from the earthquake. In addition to these masses, ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Earthquake, Fr. Rick Frechette, Haiti, Passionist
The Catholic Social Ministry Gathering: Preaching the Passion on Capitol Hill
On Tuesday February 9th I came down to DC to be part of the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering. While I did not have time to go to the sessions because of a retreat that was going on that weekend I took the time to go over the Catholic social issues and background information before the ... 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
Passion for Life, A Passionist Reflection on Abortion
(The following reflection was offered by Fr. Fredrick Sucher, CP as he reflected on the issue of abortion within Passionist spirituality. A few weeks ago a number of Catholics and friends of the Passionist family went to Washington DC for the March for Life. We hope to share some of their experiences with you this week. But for ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Abortion, Good Shepherd, human life, Passionist
Update from Fr. Rick Frechette, CP from Haiti
Two networks have discovered the important work of Fr. Rick Frechette, C.P. in the midst of the devastation of the earthquake in Haiti. They each point to the very touching reality of his care for children. It is no accident that he is there. On Friday January 15 Fr. Rick sent this note explaining his current presence ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Fr. Rick Frechette, Haiti, Passionist, solidarity
The Passion of Haiti and our response
Haiti was recently devastated by its worst earthquake in over 200 years. A 7.0 quake hit Port-au Prince on Tuesday the 12th of January. It is still too early to tell what the extent of the damage is to that area but the death toll is expected to be in the thousands. Our Prayers go ... Read more
Our World, Our Future: Solidarity in Vietnam
The Australian Passionist community has a young adult immersion pilgrimage that went to the Philippins and Vietnam. Recently we shared one of the young adult experiences in the Philippins. This week, fellow pilgrim Justin Wenham will share on his experience in Vietnam from an article that he wrote to his school magazine: At times, all of us have difficulty ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Australia, immersion pilgrimage, Passionist, solidarity, Vietnam
Our World, Our Future: (Solidarity in the Philippines)
The Australian Passionist Community offers a school pilgrimage to the communities and ministries in the Philippines and Vietnam. The following reflection comes from Justin Wenham who is a student at the Christian Brothers College (CBC) in Adelaide, Australia. As the reflecting student explains: “The purpose of the Pilgrimage is to explore and share how local people experience injustice ... 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
