Posts Tagged ‘Peace’
Pentecost Sunday: Unity and Peace
Lectionary Readings: (taken for the meditations of Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) Acts 2:1-11. The awesome descent of the Spirit, so that all are caught up in wonder and hear the marvels of God spoken in their own tongues. 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7, 12-13. There are different gifts but the same Spirit. In the one Spirit ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Babel, Hopy Spirit, Peace, Pentecost, unity
Christian Nonviolence and the Catholic Social Tradition
When 2011 began many of us could hardly have anticipated the tidal wave of popular uprisings throughout North Africa and the Middle East. It is amazing to observe the domino effect of these popular movements and the lasting repercussion they will have within the regional balance of power. However the current Libyan situation has brought ... Read more
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6. Gentiles come from distant lands, attracted by the splendor of Jerusalem, bringing gifts and the “wealth of nations.” They will be the sons and daughters of the Holy City. Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6. Paul preaches the mystery, hidden from all eternity until now, that gentiles are co-heirs and “co-partners in the ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Epiphany, Isaiah, Magi, Paul, Peace, religious freedom, World Day of Peace
2011 World Day of Peace Message: Religious Freedom, the Path to Peace
Since 1968 the Roman Catholic Pontiff’s have shared a message of peace on January 1st of every year. January first is observed in the Catholic calendar as the World Day of Peace and the annual message offers a reflection to the Catholic family for the purpose of building peace in our tattered world. This year’s ... Read more
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Hope in the Midst of Tribulation
Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14. At a time when the Davidic dynasty was threatened severely, even with the loss of the throne, Isaiah promised survival but through God alone. Romans 1: 1-7. Paul has been designated to announce the Gospel – Jesus Christ, “descended from David according to the flesh but… Son of God… by his ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Advent, Ahaz, fourth sunday pf advent, God, hope, Isaiah, justice, Paul, Peace, tribulation
Prophets of Peace
As we enter the liturgical season of Christmas it is appropriate for us to reflect on the Christian theology of peace during this season where we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace to our violent world. 2000 years after the birth of Christ we still face a violent reality. Our advances in science and technology ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Isaiah, New Deal, Peace, Pope Paul VI, prophets, The Challenge of Peace
We Still haven’t Given Peace a Chance
by Fr. Tom Bonacci, CP (this article was just featured in the September edition of ”110 degrees”, a local California magazine.) My own involvement with the Interfaith Peace Project began three days before 9/11 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Carlow University. We subsequently used the fallen towers as a grim case study to explore how things can go so ... Read more
Twenty Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Be Ingenious, Prayerful, and a little Crafty
Lectionary Readings: Amos 8:4-7. Condemnations of social injustices which trample upon the needy. 1 Timothy 2:1-8. Prayers are requested for peace, peace with those in authority, between races and nations, among the disciples of Jesus, just as there is peace between God the Father, the mediator Jesus and the entire human family. Luke 16:1-13. The ... Read more
The Interfaith Peace Project: A Passionist tradition of establishing peace through dialogue and respect
From the earliest foundation of the Passionist Congregation it has always dreamed of pursuing ecumenical dialogues and bringing unity to all God’s people. Bl. Domenic Barberi, CP achieved the dream of the founder in establishing a foundation in England and through a strategy of apologetics and pastoral dialogue he triumphed in bringing clarity to the ... Read more
Passionist in Bethany and the Wall.
(The following article is written by Fr. Kevin Dance who lived in with the Passionist in the Bethany Community in between Israel and Palestine.) For 101 years Passionists have lived in Jerusalem, ‘City of Peace.’ Perched on the back of the Mount of Olives, where those great friends of Jesus–Mary, Martha and Lazarus — offered ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Bethany, Fr. Kevin Dance, Israel, Palestine, Passionist, Peace, the Wall
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