FAITH IN ACTION

YOUNG ADULT-FRIENDLY NEWS AND EVENTS THAT PROMOTE CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

"Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?  When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?  When did we see you ill or in prison and visit you? . . ."

And the King will say to them in reply: "Whatever you did for one of these least ones, you did for Me." 

--Matthew 25: 37-40

“The Journey of Hope...

                       from violence to healing”

This speaking tour will be presenting at Xavier University, Sept.29: Kelley Auditorium at 7:30PM. This is a group of murder victim family members who oppose the death penalty.  A panel presentation could include family members of death row inmates, family of murdered person, former inmates and speakers on the death penalty. Questions and discussion will follow. For more information call 513-745-4248. Co-sponsored by Peace and Justice Programs, Theology and Criminal Justice Departments of XU, Peace Studies,  Bellarmine Chapel.

1. Click on the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops website for official statements from Pope John Paul II, the USCCB, and church encyclicals about U.S. war with Iraq as well as theology of war and peace and just war theory.

2.  Click on the Pax Christi USA website for peace-related prayer services, statements, resources and links to sites where you can learn "news you can use" about such issues as selective conscientious objection.

3.  Click on the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry website for "young person-friendly" learning and teaching materials about just war theory, peace and the present war.

Note: To receive regular announcements about peace events, email the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center at ijpccinti@aol.com and ask to join their email list

PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST THE UNBORN

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants:
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, join hundreds of faith-filled young adults and others for Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and a rosary procession to nearby Planned Parenthood. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church on Auburn Avenue in Clifton. Many of us proceed to Bruegger’s Bagels for a follow-up breakfast. For more information, please contact Darren Renner at dr2515@email.msn.com.

And if you or someone you know is in crisis involving pregnancy, or needs help healing after abortion, contact Mary Anne Boyd at the Archdiocese Family Life Office at:  (513) 421-3131 ext. 228 or mboyd@catholiccincinnati.org  There are spiritual, psychological, medical and material resources available, and we're here to help.