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Jesus stands for the sanctity of life of all

  Station 1: Jesus is condemned to death (Pregnancy Resource Center)  Theme: Jesus stands for the sanctity of life of all, while suffering death to redeem us Tema: Jesús esta por lo sagrado de la vida, mientras sufre su muerte … Continue reading

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Outside The Frame: A Night at the Movies

Outside the Frame Photo by Cesar Pinera, http://www.cesarpinera.com Homeless youths are often misunderstood and misrepresented. They seem to be asking, “Who do you say that I am? Who am I?” In January, 19 young filmmakers answered the questions at the … Continue reading

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THE JOURNEY OF PEACE – LIVING

  We are passing out of what Catholics’ call ordinary time and into the Lenten season.  Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is showing us the way to peace by the life he lived.    Peace is more than mere words; it … Continue reading

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Health Care in America – Our Story

Health Care in America – Our Story And the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand upon his person.”  Job 1:12 This is a story of suffering, heroic … Continue reading

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Of Prayer and Peace

Of Prayer and Peace Ann’s Prayer This past Sunday, my wife Ann and I were driving to pick up one of life’s necessities – new bags for our vacuum cleaner.  Prayer is a necessity too.  It helps to clean our … Continue reading

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THE JOURNEY OF PEACE – BIRTH

The journey continues as we celebrate the birth of a child Jesus in Bethlehem.  The Prince of Peace has come!  Let the world rejoice!  Peace on earth and blessings to all from God above! Merry Christmas!  ¡Feliz Navidad  Joyeux Noël … Continue reading

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Beginning the Journey of Peace

Our world is in turmoil and longing for peace.  Peace that is experienced by all peoples and all of creation.    Inspired by Pope John XXIII’s 1963 encyclical Pacem en Terris (Peace on Earth), I wrote the following in 2005.   In … Continue reading

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Veterans Day

  As Veterans Day approaches, I would like to share the following From Geo K. who served in Viet Nam and I work with – “Every year on this day vivid memories collide with the present day experiences. For my … Continue reading

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Where were you?

  I attended the ‘This Land is our Land’ concert and rally at Pioneer Square in Portland on October 28, 2011 at noon.  Young and old, the clean cut and not so clean cut were in attendance; a community was … Continue reading

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Jeremy – a life too short

  As you know, I work with the homeless and poor in downtown Portland, Oregon.  In late August, I attended a memorial service for one of our clients Jeremy (not his real name).  He was only twenty four years old.  … Continue reading

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