Kategoria: JPIC

Called to be a Sign of Hope, Conciliation and Peace in a World of Moral Decadence, Conflict and Uncertainty

Data: 20/11/2024

An African proverb says: a finger cannot kill a louse. It is a good thing to come together at least to exchange ideas on how to bring more justice and peace to our Nigerian society. JPI’s work is like a drop of water in the ocean, but we need that drop of water to fill our pastoral vase. Being a member of JPI is an attitude to be encouraged and recognized. As a Missionary of Africa, I learned a lot from others and above all I now know how to evaluate our contribution in the field of JPIC-ED and especially regarding safeguarding.

Called to be apostles of social justice in St. Peter’s parish, Kimisagara, Kigali

Data: 13/11/2024

Raising awareness of social injustice would require us to adopt the prophetic attitude of announcing, denouncing and renouncing. In other words, we need to be able to announce the Good News of Salvation which boils down to love of God and love of neighbour; denounce vehemently all forms of social injustice and renounce all practices and ideologies that we also have that are incongruent with the gospel values and teachings of the Church.  How could this be done in practical terms?

Addressing Social Justice in St Anthony’s and St Mark’s Parish in Rutherglen, Great Britain

Data: 06/11/2024

The first one is our St Vincent de Paul Group (SVDP), who for years has been assisting local families in their times of need. Presently there are six active members who this year undertook 378 visits to families and individuals in the parish area. These visits range from sharing a cup of tea and a chat with those who have little contact with others to assisting families moving from one home to another.