Tag Archives: social justice

Socialism vs. Capitalism for the Soul of the Christian

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Passionist JPIC Australia

What motivated me to write this piece is the strong reaction I received from Catholic republican supporters for some articles I have written of late regarding the recent US election. In particular the irrational way they utter the word, ‘socialist’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Justice | Tagged biblical justice, capitalism, Catholic Church, Catholic Social Teaching, democrat, democratic voice, economic incentive, economic justice, Gospel, Greed, JPIC Passionists, Justice, Passionist, Passionist JPIC, Passionists, political freedom, political right, republican, social justice, socialism, socialist, taxation, US election | Leave a comment

Psychology of Fanaticism

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Passionist JPIC Australia

The recent US elections confronted me with the reality of political and religious fanaticism as I’ve never been confronted before. Even family members and friends seemed to blindly believe the slogans and online propaganda, to the point of getting upset … Continue reading →

Posted in Justice, Peace | Tagged Capitol Riot, civil unrest, COVID-19, Donald Trump, economic justice, Fanatic Leader, Fanaticism, fundamentalism, JPIC Passionists, Justice, pandemic, Passionist, Passionist JPIC, Passionists, Professor André Haynal, social justice, Time of Uncertainty, US elections | Leave a comment

Protect Humanity from Self Destruction

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Passionist JPIC Australia

“She (the Church) must above all protect mankind from self-destruction.” This remarkable statement caught my attention on re-reading Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si. He was quoting Pope Benedict (XVI)’s encyclical, Caritas in Veritate. It is remarkable to me because I had never … Continue reading →

Posted in Integrity of Creation, Justice, Peace | Tagged caritas in veritate, Environment, environmental activism, Environmental Concern, environmental destruction, JPIC, JPIC Passionists, Laudato Si, Passionist, Passionist JPIC, Pope Benedict and the environment, Pope Francis, sin, social justice, Social Morality, Thanotos, The Church and environmental issues | 1 Comment

Conscience Vote

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Passionist JPIC Australia

The recent Queensland election for State leadership, like the US election, has highlighted for me how Catholic voters can vote based on a single issue of justice concern while ignoring all else. I speak here about whether a political party … Continue reading →

Posted in Justice | Tagged Abortion, Catholic Social Teaching, Compassion, Conscience, freedom of conscience, human-rights, informed conscience, JPIC, JPIC Passionists, Justice, Passionist, Passionist JPIC, Passionists, pro-choice; legal abortion, pro-life, social justice, US election, voter ignorance, voters, voting | 1 Comment

Murder, Mayhem, and Mercy

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Passionist JPIC Australia

In this month’s Blog article, I share a reflection by Brian Gleeson, CP, on the East Timorese struggle for independence. Lest we forget! Timor-Leste (East Timor), an island nation north of Darwin, Australia, is one of the world’s newest countries. … Continue reading →

Posted in Justice, Peace | Tagged Dili massacre, East Timor, genocide, Indonesian invasion, Interfet, JPIC Passionists, Justice, Passionist, Passionist JPIC, Passionists, social justice, Timor independence, Timor-Leste, United Nations | Leave a comment

Heroes with Clay Feet

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Passionist JPIC Australia

The first time I saw the film, Ghandi, staring Ben Kingsley, I felt truly inspired. Ghandi struck me as a truly Christ-like figure, especially through his commitment to non-violence. I thought that he lived a life equivalent to the lives … Continue reading →

Posted in Justice | Tagged Aung San Suu Kyi, child sex abuse scandal, Ghandi, Heroes of Social Justice, human-rights, JPIC, JPIC Passionists, Justice, Martin Luther King Jr., moral integrity, Myanmar, Passionist, Passionist JPIC, Passionists, racism, Rohingyas, role models, social justice, US National Archives | 1 Comment

Monsignor Romero: Martyr of a Church in Troubled Times

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Passionist JPIC Australia

Given the welcome news the Pope Francis has restarted the cause for the canonisation of Monsignor Oscar Romero, I happily present this reflection on his life and example written by Jorge Waidkuns: I would like to thank Father Ray Sanchez … Continue reading →

Posted in Justice | Tagged El Salvador, human-rights, Jimmy Carter, JPIC, JPIC Passionists, Junta, Justice, marxism, Monsignor Romero, Nobel Peace Prize, Oscar Romero, Passionist, Passionist JPIC, Passionists, radical priests, Romero, Rutilio Grande, San Salvador, social justice, violation of human rights, violence | 4 Comments