On Extended Retreat . . . .

 

On Extended Retreat . . . .

The JUSTICE and PEACE SHALL KISS
Psalm 85 Blog

is now on extended retreat
with no immediate plans to continue,
although in time, things may change.

The blog will stay active in hopes that
some of the  information already posted
will be of interest or useful.

Note that some links may no longer be active.

If/when time and commitments allow,
posting may start up again!

Until then, let Justice and Peace blossom in your lives!

Thanks for visiting!

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The Seventh Theme: More important now than ever before in our planet's history!

The last of the "Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching"  is by no means the least!   In fact, given its purview of caring for the Earth --  which sustains all life materially and nurtures the soul spiritually -- this "last" theme could indeed be considered the"first:"  

Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.  Mt 20:6

The Seventh Theme:

CARE FOR GOD'S CREATION

We show our respect for the Creator by our
 stewardship of creation.
Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan,
it is a requirement of our faith.
We are called to protect people and the planet,
living our faith in relationship with all of Gods creation.
This environmental challenge has fundamental
moral and ethical dimensions
that cannot be ignored.

For news and reflection on why the Seventh Theme is more important now than ever before in the history of the Earth, visit our companion blog:  HOLY GROUND COMMON GROUND which has recently emerged from its hiatus to continue to bring prayer, reflection, wisdom, and hope to our collective call to be dedicated stewards of God's Gift of Creation. 

The Joy of the Gospel

A quote from CatholicOnline perfectly describes this profound and inspiring exhortation by Pope Francis:

"It will take your breath away in its evangelical fervor, spiritual insight, beauty, profound theology and depth of insight. Officially released this morning, the first Apostolic Exhortation written by Pope Francis is entitled The Joy of the Gospel and it will send shockwaves of the Holy Spirit when its impact is fully experienced."

Read the entire exhortation online HERE

On Retreat . . . .

The JUSTICE and PEACE SHALL KISS
Psalm 85 Blog

has been on extended retreat for quite some time

due to full-time work responsibilities
but is about to re-sprout with new life!

Thank you for your continued interest!

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PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

Creating Hope, Providing Service,
and Working for Justice

Regional Training
 in Tucson at

Most Holy Trinity Catholic Parish

1300 N. Greasewood Road (at Speedway), Tucson, Arizona, 85745

March 15-16, 2013

(Friday Evening & Saturday)

National Keynote Speakers and Workshop

Presenters Include:

The Most Reverend Gerald F. Kicanas, Bishop of Tucson

 Rev. Larry J. Snyder, Catholic Charities USA

Sheila Gilbert, St. Vincent de Paul

Rev. Sean Carroll, Kino Border Initiative

Vicki Schieber, Catholic Mobilizing Network

Rachel Lustig, Catholic Charities USA

Lucreda Cobbs, Catholic Charities USA

Workshop Sessions Include:

 Leadership Development

Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Best Practices: Catholic Campaign for Human

Development and Catholic Relief Services

 Local Community Organizing and Advocacy Efforts

Register Now!

www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org/PSMtraining

For Information, Contact:

Peg Harmon

Catholic Community Services

of Southern Arizona, Inc.

Joanne Welter

Diocese of Tucson

Tina Bates Baldera

Catholic Charities USA

Freedom of Worship . . .

 "Freedom of Worship," Norman Rockwell. 1943.

As Catholics we have been called to pray and reflect on Freedom of Worship and Religious Liberty during these days approaching the 4th of July.


Hence we pray that all peoples are free to practice their faith and worship freely. . . . 


For the freedom to love…     
For the freedom to believe…    
For the freedom to hope…    
For the freedom to worship…     
For the freedom to serve in charity…    
For the freedom to care for the suffering…   
For the freedom to comfort the sick…   
For the freedom to feed the hungry…   
For the freedom to shelter the homeless…   
For the freedom to proclaim the Gospel…  
For the freedom to walk in chastity…  
For the freedom to live in peace…    
For the freedom to work in good conscience…  
For the freedom to stand in solidarity…   
For the freedom to seek justice…   


For all these freedoms . . . .  Give us your grace, Oh Loving God.


O God, who gave one origin to all peoples 
and willed to gather from them one family for yourself,
fill all hearts, we pray, with the fire of your love 
and kindle in them a desire 
for the just advancement of their neighbor, 
that, through the good things which you richly bestow upon all, 
each human person may be brought to perfection, 
every division may be removed, 
and equity and justice may be established in human society. 
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,  
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
one God for ever and ever. 
+ AMEN  




Based on the Collect for the Mass “For the Progress of the Peoples,”  
Masses for Various Needs and Occasions, No. 29, 
Roman Missal, Third Edition


To learn more from the USCCB about Religious Liberty see:
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

"If I but touch the hem of his garment,
I will be made whole.”

    Mark 5:28

How often do we overlook those in desperate need? 

Jesus instantly turned about in the crowd,
looked, saw . . . and healed.

Loving God,
we pray for open eyes
and open hearts
so that

all may be made whole.

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