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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 común
Scripture: Luke 23: 33-34
When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”
Reflection by Scott Kolbet of St. John Fisher Catholic Church: The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation.
The economy is for us to all to share at the table of resources. Sadly, many are left out and many refuse to share. Only when we all share at the table are we a true family.
There should always be opportunities to work and to earn a living wage.
The Social Security program expresses our national solidarity and how all people’s lives—especially those of average- and low-wage workers and their families—are enhanced or diminished.
People of good will must support a social contract that reflects our enduring commitment to those in our community and nation, as members of one human family. When you are naked, I will clothe you. I ask the same in return.
Prayers: We give thanks for the great blessings we have. May we share them with each other, our family. WE THANK YOU, LORD
Petitions: Let us pray that we might never strip another person of their dignity or worth by our words and actions. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
We will build others up, rather than tear them down. O LORD, WE WANT TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS
LET THE WILLAMETTE WEST HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMMUNITY TAKE UP THE CROSS
Song: “Jesus Remember Me” (repeat as needed)