Posts Tagged ‘prophets’
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
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Prophetic Call
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19. Jeremiah’s call to prophesy; his strength against all opposition. 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13. The hymn of Love Luke 4:21-30. Jesus’ first discourse at Nazareth leads to rejection, even to a threat against his life. Thoughts for Your Consideration: By John Gonzalez The readings for this Sunday revolve around the position and responsibilities ... Read more
First Sunday of Advent
Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16. God will raise a tender shoot or branch from the seemingly dead root of the Davidic royal house. Because God wonderfully fulfills his promises to Jerusalem, the city of David will be renamed: “The Lord our justice.” 1 Thessalonians 3:12 – 4:2. We are exhorted to keep our hearts blameless for the ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Advent, fear, Jeremiah, Jesus, justice, Luke, nurture, prophets, security, Thessalonians, Yahweh Zidkenu
Policies for Economic Compassion
The history of our Judeo-Christian tradition teaches us that social suffering occurs because as a communal society we are not living in right relationship. This means that we are not respecting the sacred dignity of humanity and all creation. At the level of society this means that Government must protect the basic rights and promote ... Read more
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International Day of Non-Violence
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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Good and Evil Wolf
Lectionary Reflections - July 14, 2011
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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Comprehending the Incomprehensible
Lectionary Reflections - July 7, 2011
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July 4th Reflection on Religious Liberty
Passion for Justice - July 1, 2011
