Pax Christi Community Conversations

Thursday April 24, 2025 7:00-8:15 pm (zoom)

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This month, we welcome Barbara Moss, long time Pax Christi activist, to lead a conversation about U.S. policies affecting immigration. Pope Francis recently proclaimed the true meaning of Ordo Amoris found in the parable of the Good Samaritan. In his letter to U.S. Catholic bishops, our Pope wrote, “Christian love is not a concentric  expansion of interests that little by little extend to other persons and groups.”

Concerns about nationalism valued over human dignity were also addressed by Pope John Paul II: In Sollicitudo Rei Socialis and Centesimus Annus, John Paul II warns against nationalism that prioritizes self-interest at the cost of global justice. His concept of solidarity critiques ideologies that distort patriotism into exclusionary policies. By linking the Ordo Amoris with global responsibility, John Paul II challenges attempts to justify isolationist policies using Aquinas’ framework.  Suggested reading & reflection questions are in your email invitation to this event.

At Easter, Jesus reminds us that we are called to be People of the Resurrection!

Please contact Mary Ellen by April 23rd to receive a zoom link – memquinn@peoplepc.com