Compañeras y Compañeras!
This coming weekend we have a very important Misa and Congreso. The theme of the Misa is, “Vision, Hope and Resistance.” We will look at this theme in the context of the feast of Christ the King. In preparation for our gathering, let us ask ourselves, what was Christ’s vision for humanity? How did Christ offer hope in a time of oppression? How did Christ express resistance to injustice? If the President Elect follows through on his campaign promises, how will we live our faith out under the threat of mass deportation, the construction of a massive wall, and the registration of Muslims?
Following the Misa we will have the first Congreso del Pueblo. This Congreso is open to all people and so far we have confirmations from Jewish and Muslim participants and several community organizing groups plus others who are interested in connecting with others who share our values of justice, inclusion and solidarity. The congreso will be bilingual and will begin with a short faith reflection from the Jewish and Muslim participants and they will share their experience. We will then move into a three-part discussion looking at Vision of what we want our country to look like in terms of inclusion, participation and justice; followed by a discussion on what values and principles are most important to us; and conclude with a discussion on the kind of public policies would move us toward the vision that we believe in and would hold up our values and principles. We will then consider a modest proposal for how the Congreso process might be used as a way to connect other social movements together throughout the Bay Area and beyond. We will conclude by 12:30 in time for those who might wish to join a public rally at 1:30 pm at City Hall. We will also have a Congreso de Niños y Adolescentes happening at the same time.
I hope to see you THIS SUNDAY
Misa de Solidaridad at 9 am, Newman Center, Corner of 10th and San Carlos
Congreso del Pueblo at 10:30 am, Newman Center, Corner of 10th and San Carlos
Fr. Jon
https://fatherjonhomilies.blogspot.com
This coming weekend we have a very important Misa and Congreso. The theme of the Misa is, “Vision, Hope and Resistance.” We will look at this theme in the context of the feast of Christ the King. In preparation for our gathering, let us ask ourselves, what was Christ’s vision for humanity? How did Christ offer hope in a time of oppression? How did Christ express resistance to injustice? If the President Elect follows through on his campaign promises, how will we live our faith out under the threat of mass deportation, the construction of a massive wall, and the registration of Muslims?
Following the Misa we will have the first Congreso del Pueblo. This Congreso is open to all people and so far we have confirmations from Jewish and Muslim participants and several community organizing groups plus others who are interested in connecting with others who share our values of justice, inclusion and solidarity. The congreso will be bilingual and will begin with a short faith reflection from the Jewish and Muslim participants and they will share their experience. We will then move into a three-part discussion looking at Vision of what we want our country to look like in terms of inclusion, participation and justice; followed by a discussion on what values and principles are most important to us; and conclude with a discussion on the kind of public policies would move us toward the vision that we believe in and would hold up our values and principles. We will then consider a modest proposal for how the Congreso process might be used as a way to connect other social movements together throughout the Bay Area and beyond. We will conclude by 12:30 in time for those who might wish to join a public rally at 1:30 pm at City Hall. We will also have a Congreso de Niños y Adolescentes happening at the same time.
I hope to see you THIS SUNDAY
Misa de Solidaridad at 9 am, Newman Center, Corner of 10th and San Carlos
Congreso del Pueblo at 10:30 am, Newman Center, Corner of 10th and San Carlos
Fr. Jon
https://fatherjonhomilies.blogspot.com
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