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Diocese of Winona Social Concerns
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"To promote and support parish social action through education"
Our committee meets on a monthly basis to discuss the issues of Social Concerns within our Diocese, and to plan opportunities to learn and explore issues of concern. Updates and information are available below. Feel free to contact us by responding to this newsletter, through the feedback button at the bottom of the newsletter, or through our
Facebook page with any questions or feedback.
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"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven." Matthew 5:3-12
The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus' teaching. "Blessed" are those who are poor, mourning, meek, hungry for righteousness, merciful, clean of heart, peacemakers, and persecuted. This month we will look at the third Beatitude, "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land," and reflect on those words in our current age.
The Beatitudes and Social Justice
The beatitudes have been compared to a GPS – they give directions as how to arrive at blessedness or happiness.
In this article, we offer a reflection on the third beatitude: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land”. (Mt 5:5) At first glance, meekness might imply being weak, timid or submissive. Some of us prefer boldness! But if we see meekness as nonviolence or “power under control” we can see why Jesus praised it.....full article.
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March 9, 2017 • 9 AM — 4 PM
RiverCentre/State Capitol • St. Paul, MN
Our state faces real challenges. Assisted suicide threatens the vulnerable. Underprivileged kids are stuck in failing schools. And too many families are trapped in poverty.
Christ asks us to boldly step into the public square to protect life and human dignity.
Will you answer the call?
Join Minnesota’s bishops, dynamic Church leaders, and 1,000+ Catholics from across the state for Catholics at the Capitol, a day of inspiration and advocacy at our State Capitol.
- Be INSPIRED by dynamic Church leaders and the power of prayer
- Be INFORMED about the critical issues impacting life and human dignity in Minnesota
- Be EQUIPPED to effectively engage your elected officials
Legislators pay attention to their constituents. We will impact the process.
This is our moment. Let’s go!
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March 29, 7:00-8:30pm
St. Mary’s University - Cascade Meadow
2900 19th Street NW, Rochester, MN
$10 pre-registered/pre-paid. $15 at the door.
Sandra Schneiders is a Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and professor emerita of New Testament Studies and Christian Spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkley, CA. She holds a Licentiate in Sacred Theology Degree from the Catholic University of Paris, and Doctor of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian
University in Rome.
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Vocation of the Business Leader: A Reflection
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This reflection from the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace offers business leaders, members of their institutions, and stakeholders a set of practical principles to guide them in living out their roles in service of the common good. Also included: “A Discernment Checklist for the Business Leader.
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With all of the controversy in the news about immigrants and refugees, our reactions can be confusing and scary. American Magazine aims to help us discern how we will respond through their new Youtube video. They suggest we look at what the Bible has to say about helping refugees, migrants and foreigners.
Check out Father James Martin's Video >>
Looking for more videos to inspire? Check out the USCCB and CRS Youtube Channels.
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<< Check out this
examination of conscience
based on those created by St. Ignatius of Loyola. A wonderful tool to help cultivate your vocation as stewards of God's creation this Lenten season.
"Let us hear “
both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor”
(
Laudato Si’
, 49), and do our best to ensure an appropriate and timely response."
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Pier Giorgio Frassati was born to an affluent family in Turin, Italy on April 6th of 1901. He was a very handsome, joyful and athletic youth who enjoyed mountain climbing, bike riding, skiing, horseback riding, all forms of the arts and had a large circle of close friends. Although he died at a very young age, only 24 years old, he influenced droves of people including his friends, the poor and sick of Turin and even the young Karol Józef Wojtyła, who would later become Pope John Paul II.[i]
During his homily at the Pier Giorgio’s Beatification Mass, Pope John Paul II said Frassati was, “A man of the 8 beatitudes…he testifies that holiness is possible for everyone.”[ii] How did he do that? ...More
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