Category Archives: Social Justice Principles

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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The economy is made to serve the people, not the other way.

Station 6: Jesus Falls the Second time (Key Bank) Theme: The economy is made to serve the people, not the other way around Tema: La economia esta para servir a la gente, no al revés Scripture: John 12: 24 Amen, … Continue reading

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We honor creation when we honor our brothers and sisters

Station 5: Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross (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: Luke 23: 26 As they led him … Continue reading

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Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery

Station 4: Jesus Meets His Mother (Beaverton Public Library) Theme: Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery Tema: El trafico de humanos es una forma de esclavitud hoy en día Scripture: John 19: 25-27 Standing by the cross of … Continue reading

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Jesus stands with all the veterans and victims of war

Station 3: Jesus Takes Up His Cross (Memorial Park) Theme: Jesus stands with all the veterans and victims of war Tema: Jesús está con todos los veteranos y las víctimas de la guerra Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard the … Continue reading

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Jesus stands for Peace and nonviolence

Station 2: Jesus Falls for the First Time (Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ 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 … Continue reading

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Jesus stands for the sanctity of life of all

  Station 1: Jesus is condemned to death (Pregnancy Resource Center)  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 … Continue reading

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Outside The Frame: A Night at the Movies

Outside the Frame Photo by Cesar Pinera, http://www.cesarpinera.com Homeless youths are often misunderstood and misrepresented. They seem to be asking, “Who do you say that I am? Who am I?” In January, 19 young filmmakers answered the questions at the … Continue reading

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