Jesus, the poor man
Here is a link to a video that explores the person of Jesus, as one who is poor himself. From this perspective the gospel for this eleventh Sunday of ordinary time (Luke; 7:36-8:3) takes on a much deeper meaning. Watch Video
Archive for the ‘Socal Justice’
legacy of liberation theology
APARECIDA, Brazil (National Catholic Reporter) – Rumors of the death of liberation theology, it would appear, have been a bit exaggerated, at least judging by the Fifth General Conference of the Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean in Aparecida, Brazil, May 13-31 – though it didn’t exactly emerge with a clean bill of health. Read more:
The Harsh Realities of the Poor
President of Brazil and Pope greet one another at airport.
KEEPING THE HUMAN DIMENSION:
On May 1st, 2007, International Workers’ Day, the Social Affairs Committee of the Assembly of Québec Catholic Bishops (AQCB)proposes a reflection on finding a balance between the value of our work and the demands of new technologies. Read Article:
AECQ : Life-Work Balance in a Digital Era
Groundbreaking Report
Canada could become a world leader on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) if the federal government and other stakeholders accept and act on the recommendations of a groundbreaking report released today.
The report comes out of a ten month government-led roundtable process that included representatives from civil society organizations, industry, academia, labour, and socially responsible investors acting as an Advisory Group, as well as representatives from communities affected by Canadian mining, oil and gas operations in the developing world. Read Full Report
Sr. Maria Rosa Leggol:
You might not have heard of this nun before, but to the poor of Honduras there is no other person like her. Read her inspiring story:
Sr. Maria Rosa Leggol: ‘Nobody gave me this job — I made it’ National Catholic Reporter Conversation Cafe
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