Category Archives: Social Justice Principles

Assisi Pledge For Peace

    Events over the past few days call all people to a commitment path of peace and not violence.   In 2007, I was over whelmed by the brutality taking place in Iraq.  There seemed to be no way out.   Prayer … Continue reading

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Be a voice

  Inspired from last year’s social action summer institute (SASI)  conference, I wondered where I was being led, how could I use the gift given me? I prayed. I prayed the rosary. A bench at a vacant restaurant became my place … Continue reading

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When Jesus Died

  My appolgies for a late post.  Still, we need to remember that each time we do not treat others with love and respect; we are not continuing the journey.  Instead we are acting as boulder in the middle of … Continue reading

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Jesus Stands with us in our hope and faith

Station 12: The Resurrection (Closing and Sending Forth) from St. Cecilia Church Theme:  Jesus Stands with us in our hope and faith Tema: Jesús está con nosotros en nuestra fe y en la esperanza Scripture:   Luke 23:50-56  Now there was … Continue reading

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Jesus suffers with victims of hunger and loneliness

Station 11: Jesus Is Placed in the Tomb (St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry) Theme: Jesus suffers with victims of hunger and loneliness Tema: Jesús sufre con las víctimas del hambre y la soledad Scripture: John 19: 42 So they … Continue reading

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Jesus stands with the homeless

Station 10: 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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TODAY WE CARRY OUR CROSS THROUGH THE SUFFERING STREETS OF OUR COMMUNITY

Call to Worship and Petitions: Pastor Kathy Boyes, First United Methodist Church Let us gather and proclaim the cross of Christ. The cross gathers us to follow Jesus into the city… WE TAKE UP OUR CROSS TO FOLLOW OUR LORD … Continue reading

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

Station 9: Jesus Is Stripped of His Garments (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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We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of God’s creation

Station 8: Jesus Falls the Third Time (Living Wisely) 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: Luke 17: 1-2 He said … Continue reading

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Human dignity requires human rights, including health care

Station 7: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem (Natural Medicine) Theme: Human dignity requires human rights, including health care Tema: La dignidad humana requiere de derechos humanos, incluyendo cuidado para la salud Scripture: Mark 10:47-52   As they left Jericho, a … Continue reading

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