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Reflect this month upon God's command to keep Sunday - the Lord's Day - holy. How can you devote yourself to worship, rest, prayer, and connection to family and friends?
During our Summer Social Justice Series, we pray in a special way for all people to honor the first Pillar of Catholic Social Teaching: the Life and Dignity of the Human Person - the principle that is the foundation of all of Catholic Social Teaching. |
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Sunday, July 26 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read the Sunday readings, focusing on the Gospel reading Dig deeper: Loyola Press Sunday Connection
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SUMMER SOCIAL JUSTICE SERIES Join us for a seven-week series exploring the 7 Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching. We invite you each week to listen to Father Tom's introduction to the Pillar of the Week, learn more from Catholic Relief Services, and put your faith in action. Week of July 26:
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Watch Father Tom introduce the Fourth Pillar of Catholic Social Teaching.
Learn more from Catholic Relief Services about the Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. |
LIVING OUR FAITH: The Two Feet of Love in Action
There are two different, but complimentary, ways that we can act in response to God’s love. We call these the “Two Feet of Love in Action.” These two feet, “Social Justice” and “Charitable Works,” allow us to walk the path of love, or caritas. This pilgrimage of love is an ongoing, lifelong journey of growth. Just as our faith leads to action, our loving actions lead to new spiritual growth. This action is not taken alone, but together with others. In this way, we work to make God's Kingdom present on earth.
There are two different, but complimentary, ways that we can act in response to God’s love. We call these the “Two Feet of Love in Action.” These two feet, “Social Justice” and “Charitable Works,” allow us to walk the path of love, or caritas. This pilgrimage of love is an ongoing, lifelong journey of growth. Just as our faith leads to action, our loving actions lead to new spiritual growth. This action is not taken alone, but together with others. In this way, we work to make God's Kingdom present on earth.
Justice: Remove root causes and improve structures
There are many advocacy groups for the poor and vulnerable within the Church that you can learn about by visiting their websites. You can also sign up to receive email alerts to participate in advocacy efforts on social justice issues.
Visit the Teen Faith Formation page for resources to learn more about the sin of racism and systemic racism in the U.S. Reflect upon how God is calling you to work for racial justice and peace.
There are many advocacy groups for the poor and vulnerable within the Church that you can learn about by visiting their websites. You can also sign up to receive email alerts to participate in advocacy efforts on social justice issues.
- Virginia Catholic Conference
- Justice for Immigrants – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement: VOICE.
Visit the Teen Faith Formation page for resources to learn more about the sin of racism and systemic racism in the U.S. Reflect upon how God is calling you to work for racial justice and peace.
Charity: Meet basic needs and aid individuals
- Middle and High School WorkCamp at Good Shepherd. July 27-31. Our annual WorkCamp will be extended and modified to safely allow for middle school and high school youth to participate in the faith and service activities we have grown accustomed to in the summer. Details and forms HERE. Contact Miguel DeAngel, m.deangel@gs-cc.org
- Ways to Serve During COVID-19. Check out this LifeTeen blog post that lists ideas for how you can serve others safely during this time of pandemic.
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Video Messages from Father Tom on the Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching:
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