Just matters group
Just Matters Group
Special Event
Pilgrims of Peace
Reflections on Peace framed by the Abrahamic Traditions
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Assisi Interfaith Peace Gathering
Thursday, October 27, 2011
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center
Downtown Crossing, 100 Arch St., Boston, MA 02110
Speakers:
Dr. Imam Talal Eid, Muslim Chaplain for Brandeis University, Waltham, MA and Executive Director of the Islamic Institute of Boston
Father Joseph Nangle, OFM, President of the Board of Trustees of the United States Mission Association and Co-director, Franciscan Mission Service, Washington, DC.
Rabbi Victor Hillel Reinstein
Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue, Jamaica Plain, MA and Chair of Public Policy Committee of Massachusetts Board of Rabbis
Celebrating the Spirit of Assisi - All Are Welcome!
On October 27, 1986, John Paul II realized a great dream: he invited representatives of world religions to Assisi so that a single song of peace might be offered to the one God from many hearts and in many languages. This invitation was accepted by 70 representatives of major religions. They offered hope for a different world: renewed, profoundly fraternal and truly human. The event itself carried an important message: that the desire for peace is shared by all people of good will from the most diverse of origins; but taking into account the situation of the world and the relationship between peoples, real peace can only be achieved through an intervention by God.
In 2011 we will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first gathering of the Spirit of Assisi. It will be held at the original sites in the city of Assisi and at many Franciscan sites throughout the world. The message of peace is needed as much today as it was 25 years ago, along with a concrete commitment to build peace in our world. Religions are not only asked to dialogue among themselves, but to reach out to all people whether they are believers or not. Even more, they are now being challenged to reach out beyond humanity, because violence is being visited on God's creation as well. There is an ever-growing consciousness in all religious traditions that respect and peaceful relations must be fostered not only between people, but also between humans and all creatures as well.
The celebration of the Spirit of Assisi will help us to become actively involved in promoting peace among human beings and beyond. By coming together in the Spirit of Assisi together as believers in the way our respective religious traditions have taught us, we will be strengthened to commit ourselves to concrete actions that will allow us to work together to confront the threats to peace and to the environment that we face in our world today. Come celebrate with us here as we gather at St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center to listen and respond to reflections on peace from leaders in the Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Shalom, Salaam, Peace and all Good!
For more information please contact Fr. Gene Pistacchio, OFM at 617-542-6440, ext. 121 or Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com.
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Meets monthly to plan Peace and Social Justice advocacy, training, and related events. Open to all who are interested (multigenerational).
Recent foci include Climate Change and Global Warming, Prison Reform, Engaging Our Conflicts and Non-violent Peacemaking, and Immigration/Migration based on the JustFaith/JustMatters study modules. A special group project was on Worker Injustice. A specific case under consideration was the Hyatt100 workers. Engaged in advocacy and education on Palestine/Israel peacemaking. Special focus on interfaith dialogue (Christian/Jewish) and Daoud Nassar/Tent of Nations project near Bethlehem.
New foci will be on Christian and Muslim Relations and the Federal Budget, Government and the Common Good in collaboration with the Paulist Center Social Justice group. See the Franciscan Adult School for upcoming course/presentation listings.
Also oversees a Prison Ministry which provides worship services support on the second and Fourth Sundays mornings at Suffolk County House of Corrections. During the summer months we serve each Sunday.
Please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart for more information at 617-542-6440, ext.143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com
The Just Faith/Just Matters Group of Young Adult Catholics meets monthly to plan events, such as films and educational series that concern issues of peace and social justice. See the Franciscan Adult School for event offerings.
This program focuses on contemporary issues of justice, peace and the environment from a faith-based perspective. Through education and organization we will advocate for greater justice in ourselves, our society and our world. Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with the poor and the marginalized in their struggles for “Justice.” Whenever feasible, we will join our efforts with other business, social and faith-based groups in support of the poor, the marginalized and the “working poor.
Educational Modules will be offered by the Franciscan Adult School.
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