Category Archives: Social Justice Principles

Snakes and Bags

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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A Pilgrimage of Celebration, Peace, Solidarity and Reconciliation

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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Never Lose Hope

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

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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Cherishing Creation: Called to the Common Good

“God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good” – Genesis 1:31 All creation is a gift from God.  Creation includes humanity, nature and what we have created.   Creation is shared by all and we have a … Continue reading

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There is hope for the helpless

Station 13: Jesus is taken down from the cross (St. Francis shrine: St Cecilia parking lot) Theme: There is hope for the helpless Tema: Hay esperanza para los desamparados Scripture: John 19:33-37 When the soldiers came to Jesus, they saw … Continue reading

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Jesus stands with the homeless

Station 12: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Apartments) Theme: Jesus stands with the homeless Tema: Jesús está con los que están sin casa  Scripture: Luke 23: 44-46 He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you … Continue reading

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The role of government is to protect human dignity and promote the common good

Station 11: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross (Social Security Administration) Theme: The role of government is to protect human dignity and promote the common good Tema: El papel del gobierno es proteger la dignidad humana y promover el bien … Continue reading

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The burden that crushes Jesus is like the burden of materialism.

Station 10: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments (Bombshells) Theme: We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of God’s creation Tema: Mostramos nuestro respeto al Creador cuidando la creación de Dios Scripture: Matthew 27:34-35 They gave Jesus … Continue reading

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Jesus stands for the sanctity of life of all, while suffering death to redeem us

Station 9: Jesus Falls the Third Time (Planned Parenthood) 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 para redimirnos … Continue reading

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