Category Archives: Social Justice Principles

We are sent to heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God

  Station 8: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem (NW Balance) Theme: We are sent to heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God Tema: Estamos enviado a sanar a los enfermos y anuncia el reino de Dios Scripture:  … Continue reading

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Jesus suffers with victims of hunger and loneliness

  Station 7: Jesus Falls the Second time (Key Bank) Theme: Jesus suffers with victims of hunger and loneliness Tema: Jesús sufre con las víctimas del hambre y la soledad Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6 It was our weaknesses that he carried, … Continue reading

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We honor creation when we honor our brothers and sisters

Station 6: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus (Farmers’ Market) Theme: We honor creation when we honor our brothers and sisters Tema: Honramos la creación cuando honramos a nuestros hermanos y hermanas Scripture: Matthew 25:37-40 “Lord, when did we see … Continue reading

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We meet Jesus in every person we encounter

Station 5: Jesus meets his mother (Beaverton Fountains) Theme:  We meet Jesus in every person we encounter Tema: Reconocemos a Jesús en cada persona que encontramos Scripture: John 19: 25-27 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and … Continue reading

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We must be willing to help Jesus carry the cross for peace and justice

Station 4: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross (Memorial Park) Theme: We must be willing to help Jesus carry the cross for peace and justice Tema: Debemos estar dispuestos a ayudar a Jesús a cargar la cruz … Continue reading

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Jesus stands for Peace and nonviolence

Station 3: Jesus Falls for the First Time (Bethel UCC Peace Pole) Theme: Jesus stands for Peace and nonviolence Tema: Jesús está por la paz y no violencia Scripture: Luke 6: 27 “But I say to you, Love your enemies … Continue reading

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Jesus’ passion for justice and peace calls us to pray and to serve

Station 2: Jesus takes up his cross (Bethel Congregational UCC Main Entrance) Theme: Jesus’ passion for justice and peace calls us to pray and to serve Tema: La pasion de Jesus por la justicia y la paz nos llama a … Continue reading

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We will carry his cross today!

Welcome:  This is the second virtual annual Walk of the Cross at Justice At The Table.  Each day during Holy Week you will find the scriptures, reflections and prayers used in the Good Friday Walk of the Cross taking in Beaveton Oregon.  The Walk … Continue reading

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Healthcare Passion and Commitment – Our Story and Yours

A few weeks ago, I wrote the following about my involvement with Catholics, Healthcare for All https://sites.google.com/site/catholicshca.   It is a national organization committed to education, support and advocacy regarding the full Catholic message on healthcare. Thank you for acknowledging my passion … Continue reading

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The Spin Cycle – What was lost and Who was Forgotten.

The Spin Cycle – Election 2012 The last debate is over and with it the election season is winding down.  As Americans and Catholics, we have been through a very long spin cycle.  Our diversity have been turned into poisonous … Continue reading

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