Posts Tagged ‘slavery’

Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Freedom to serve

Jun 22, 2010

Lectionary Readings: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21. The Lord directs Elijah to anoint Elisha as his successor. Elisha is permitted to say farewell to his parents and to provide a sacred banquet for all the people. Galatians 5:1, 13-18. Christ has freed us from slavery to the cravings of the flesh. Love your neighbor as yourself. ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged freedom, Galatians, Jesus, Luke, Paul, Samaria, slavery

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Passionists and the struggle against Human Trafficking

Oct 29, 2009

Passionists International is the U.N. Office for the Passionist communities throughout the world. Through Passionists International the Passionist family addresses global issues of social concern that relate to our own Christian values of being in solidarity with those who suffer from social injustice. In the recent social encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI the Catholic Church spoke out againts ... Read more

In Passion for Justice | Tagged anti-trafficking laws, forced labor, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Passionists International, sex tourism, slavery, UN, United Nations

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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