Author Archives: jatt79

Open our eyes and hearts

Posted on January 31, 2016 by jatt79

… Do not turn your face away from the poor.  From the needy do not turn your eyes.  Sirach 4:4-5 In charity and justice, do we at times turn our gaze away? Open our eyes: I was talking with my … Continue reading →

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Three Realities

Posted on January 27, 2016 by jatt79

Those who are sworn to serve their country in the armed forces are servants of the security and freedom of nations. If they carry out their duty honorably, they truly contribute to the common good of the nation and the … Continue reading →

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Snakes and Bags

Posted on January 26, 2016 by jatt79

When he got out of the boat, at once a man from the tombs who had an unclean spirit met him. Night and day among the tombs and on the hillsides he was always crying out and bruising himself with … Continue reading →

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Peace – Commitment, Celebration, Gift

Posted on December 25, 2015 by jatt79

Commitment: “ May he who calls us from oppression and conflict to freedom and cooperation for the good of all help people everywhere to build a world of peace ever more solidly established on the four pillars indicated by Blessed … Continue reading →

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GOD IS PRESENT – WAR AND PEACE

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jatt79

God Is Present – War and Peace: God is always present. When we wake each morning, we should pray first and listen to His voice. We hear of terrorist threats; lives being forever altered and fear. For many the response … Continue reading →

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A Pilgrimage of Celebration, Peace, Solidarity and Reconciliation

Posted on December 20, 2015 by jatt79

OUR PILGRIMAGE Saturday, December 13th was a day full of rain and nasty weather.  On that day my wife Ann and I undertook a pilgrimage of celebration, peace and reconciliation. Pope Francis had ushered in the Year of Mercy two … Continue reading →

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Our Cry Will Be Heard

Posted on December 16, 2015 by jatt79

Our cry will be heard. The prayers and actions people of good will turn back the tide of darkness in our world. In nine days, Christians around the world will be celebrating Christmas.  Remembering when God sent light into a … Continue reading →

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Never Lose Hope

Posted on December 4, 2015 by jatt79

The Pilgrim Church and Hope We, the Church, are journeying to the Kingdom of God and waiting for Christ’s return.  The journey will not be easy, but we are not alone.  The Holy Spirit is with us.  We have a … Continue reading →

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Reject Violence – Choose Love and Peace

Posted on December 3, 2015 by jatt79

Reject Violence – Choose Love and Peace. “As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. “ Luke 19:41-42 … Continue reading →

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Choose Life: Responding to Gun Violence

Posted on November 4, 2015 by jatt79

“I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live.”  Deuteronomy 30:19 What follows is based upon an e-mail I sent to my parish’s Social Justice Ministry. … Continue reading →

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