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Southwark
Justice and Peace Commission is part of the RC Archdiocese of Southwark, a
Registered Charity
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Welcome Seeking to renew the work of Justice and Peace in our diocese “We are called to preach this mission of the Gospel, this Good
News of the mission of Christ to liberate humankind. Right at the heart of
this preaching lies the work we must do for justice.” Justice in the World. World Synod of Bishops,
1971 “Working for peace and justice is central to the mission of the
Church” Cardinal Basil Hume A concern for, and being active in, justice and peace is an essential
part of the Christian life. It is living the Gospel. From the Bible to
today’s Church teachings we are encouraged to do whatever possible for
justice by: ·
being aware of the reality of injustice, suffering and violence in our
world ·
exploring the causes of injustice ·
increasing awareness among others about these issues ·
considering this in the light of our faith ·
working for justice on our doorsteps and overseas ·
living out our faith and promoting action for justice and peace by how
we live – personal witness ·
praying for the situations of injustice that they may be changed ·
raising money to help those engaged in working to change unjust
structures Working for Justice and Peace
– what does it mean today?
An article by Fr Michael Scanlon, Chair of the Justice, Peace
& Integrity of Creation Commission of the Southwark Archdiocese |
Prayer for Justice and Peace Heavenly Father, We praise and thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ Who is our peace and our reconciliation. We bring before you all those who are suffering because of
violence, war or injustice We pray for all who experience hunger, poverty and homelessness. We ask your blessing on our Diocesan Commission for Justice and
Peace, Give us wisdom, courage and discernment, as we pray and work together. We bring before you the terrible conflicts that scar our world and cry out for resolution and lasting peace. We bring before you the unjust structures that keep millions in
poverty while ensuring prosperity for the few. In a special way, we bring to you the need for justice in that part of our country which is the diocese of Southwark. We pray for an end to unfairness and discrimination and ask that we ourselves may be granted a spirit of repentance
and conversion. May our diocese manifest that communion with God, and between men and women, which is the sign of your Kingdom in the world. Amen Archbishop
Kevin McDonald, Roman
Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark NJPN Conference – 17th to 19th
July “on the Road Together – A-Mazed by Migration”. There is still time to book a place! For
information about this and other forthcoming events please click on the Diary
page. For a
short report with pictures of the 2009 Assembly in Aylesford, click here Read Bishop Pat Lynch’s talk given at the 2008 JPIC Spring Assembly: The Church’s Mission to Migrants |
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Southwark Justice, Peace &
Integrity of Creation Office Cathedral House, Tel/Fax: 020
7928 9742 E-mail: office@southwarkjandp.co.uk |
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