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Persecution of Christians Petition

During the last year, a number of news broadcasts reported on the topic of the persecution of Christians in some areas of the world, particularly in Pakistan. This petition is an opportunity to make your views known to our Prime minister and the federal government. Please take the time to read the information attached.  You can find further information on the websites listed.

 Here is the link to the story that the Star Phoenix ran http://www.thestarphoenix.com/life/Blasphemy+laws+damage+religion/5758968/story.html. 

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Global Neighbors Relief Supplies for Thailand

Global Neighbors are looking for relief supplies for displaced Burmese people living in Thailand.  They have built a distribution center in Mae Sot, Thailand, just four miles from the Burmese border. 

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Social Justice: An essential part of Catholic faith

Many Catholics do not understand that the social teaching of the church is an essential part of Catholic faith, Rev. Hervé Vallée told St. Mark’s Parish Jan. 25.

Bishops have tried to remedy this situation by issuing documents that clarify the principles so that this teaching will be better understood, said Vallée, social justice co-ordinator for the Diocese of Prince Albert.

Vallée listed nine principles which are the building blocks or basic rules that give purpose and direct...
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Social Justice a Gospel Value

Catholic social teaching "is the church's elaboration on basic Gospel value," says Michael Murphy, provincial animator for the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (see link above).

"Catholic social teaching is the church teaching us how to live in the world," Murphy said at pastoral ministry days Mar. 20-21, where the theme was social justice. In light of the contentious war in Iraq, Murphy focused on Catholic social teaching about peace. He facilitated several sessions...
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Charity and Justice

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Scriptural Reference: Good Samaritan Story

The Gospel story does not attempt to survey the causes of highway banditry. The Samaritan provides temporary and immediate relief.

Scriptural Reference: Exodus Story

Moses does nove-labour force. He challenges the institutional t ask for food and medicine for the Jewish slasystem. Message:"Let my people go."Private, individual actsPublic, collective actionsResponds to immediate needResponds to...
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