Author Archives: jatt79

Journey to Peace

Posted on August 6, 2016 by jatt79

When I was in Chicago for the 30th Social Action Summer Institute in July 2016, I met Deacon Randy Clement from St. John – The Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, Louisiana.   He is a member of the cloud of witnesses … Continue reading →

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Tears and Clouds

Posted on July 8, 2016 by jatt79

Tears and Clouds I am weeping, my wife weeps, and our nation weeps at the murders in Baton Rouge, St. Anthony and Dallas.  God is gathering those tears and those tears will return. “For there will be a sowing of … Continue reading →

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Where is the vision?

Posted on June 30, 2016 by jatt79

  Without a vision the people lose restraint, but happy the one who follow instruction. Proverbs 28:19 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE) The footnotes state “Vision” and “instruction” mean authoritative guidance for the community. People are demoralized without credible … Continue reading →

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Mission and Mercy

Posted on June 27, 2016 by jatt79

Mission and Mercy On June 16, I participated in a webinar How A Church On the Move Engages the World: Putting Mission and Mercy in Action featuring Joe Paprocki, DMin, National Consultant for Faith Formation for Loyola Press, a Jesuit … Continue reading →

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Wear A Black Tie

Posted on June 13, 2016 by jatt79

They came to dance and have fun. Life cut short from the barrel of a gun. Why did they have to die? Their mothers, fathers, family and friends cry. God looks down, “What have you done?” These and you are … Continue reading →

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Morning Poem

Posted on June 4, 2016 by jatt79

POLITICS    May 24, 2016 Amazing Ignoring the past Coming back to haunt the USA Slavery/ genocide/civil war The devil is in the details The earth cries The sound is deafening Geo Kendall

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Where Were You On Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2016 by jatt79

Where were you on Mother’s Day?  I was eating brunch at the Muslim Educational Trust.  There I met Karim from Yemen and Noel from Jerusalem.  The food was excellent and the conversation was life giving.   Karim had lost his mother.   … Continue reading →

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What Should We Do? How Should We Behave?

Posted on April 22, 2016 by jatt79

I am just finishing Pope Francis’ newest book – “The Name of God is Mercy”.  In the final chapter on Living the Holy Year of Mercy, he poses the following questions – What should we do for the homeless man … Continue reading →

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Flags of honor and solidarity

Posted on April 19, 2016 by jatt79

We all aware of the tragedies that have taken place over the past 6 months in Paris, San Bernardino and Brussels.   Lives have been lost and forever scarred.   We can respond with despair or resolve. A few weeks ago after … Continue reading →

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Community – Charity, Justice and Service

Posted on February 15, 2016 by jatt79

Last month, I became the community director for the St. Juan Diego Knights of Columbus Council #15729 and spoke at this month’s meeting on the topic of community. The Love of Christ Impels Us: For the love of Christ impels … Continue reading →

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