Posts Tagged ‘Peace’
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 him ... Read more
In Passion for Justice | Tagged Bethany, Fr. Kevin Dance, Israel, Palestine, Passionist, Peace, the Wall
Pentecost Sunday: Receiving a Spirit of Peace and Unity
Lectionary Readings: 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 tongue. 1 Corinthian 12:3-7, 12-13. There are different gifts but the same Spirit. In the one Spirit all of us were baptized into one body [and] have been given ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Divine dignity, Peace, Pentecost, St. paul, synderesis, unity
“If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation”
The following are excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI World Day of Peace message: If you want to cultivate peace, protect creation. Traditionally the Pope offers a World Day of Peace message every year on January 1st. Click here to read his entire message. #1 – Respect for creation is of immense consequence, not least because “creation is ... 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
Compassion for Afghanistan
President Obama recently unveiled his new strategy for Afghanistan. The strategy calls for a surge of 30,000 new U.S. troops to be sent to Afghanistan. The strategy also set some expectations with vague conditions including the following: A call for accountability to the corrupt Afghan government that suffered a recent electoral debacle A stronger Afghan security force and ... Read more
Thanksgiving reflection for the Passionist social ministries in Asia
Last week the Passionist communities in Asia sent their superiors and delegates to India to discuss a matter of regional governance for the Religious community. At an international level the Passionist community is going through a process of reconfiguration. This reconfiguration aims to reorganize the community in adapting to the challenges of globalization and to ... Read more
The North American Passionist JPIC Office
(Last week we posted a blog on the Passionist spirituality of JPIC. This week we will offer a post on how the office of JPIC is taking shape here in North America.) It is with the lens of the social spirituality, articulated in the last blog post, that the regional and international Passionist community has taken to ... Read more
What is JPIC
(The Passionist office for Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation is a new initiative of the International and regional passionist family. For that reason I are dedicating this blog and the next one on the theme of what is JPIC and what is the mission of the North American Office for JPIC.) In 2006 the ... Read more
XXV Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Wis. 2:12, 17-20. The just person, characterized by gentleness and patience, is tested, persecuted and even killed by the self-confident wicked. James 3:16-4:3. Jealousy and strife beget inconstancy, conflicts and vile behavior. Wisdom is innocent, peaceable, impartial and sincere. Mark 9:30-37. Jesus’ announcement of his passion and death leaves the disciples speechless. In the meanwhile they argue ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged butterfly, Integrity of Creation, James, Jesus, JPIC, justice, Mark, Peace, Wisdom
Trinity Sunday
Readings: Deuteronomy 4:32-34,39-40 Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20 Thoughts for your Consideration: by Fr. Phil Paxton, CP One night this past week I was watching a TV program. It was entitled “2100,” and aired on ABC. It was basically a program that tried to shed light on what would happen to the world for the rest of this century, based on ... Read more
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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
