Who we are |
Grounded in the Gospel and Catholic social teaching, Pax Christi San Antonio is a membership organization that rejects war, preparation for war, every form of violence and domination, and personal and systemic racism. As a section of Pax Christi International, we are a Catholic peace and justice movement that seeks to model the Peace of Christ in our witness to the mandate of the nonviolence of the Cross.
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Local Environment:
An agreement was finalized in August to permanently set aside property extending from the University of the Incarnate Word to Olmos Drive, next to Olmos Dam.
Within those 50 acres is the Blue Hole: the headwaters spring for the San Antonio River.
Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas partnered with the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and The Headwaters at Incarnate Word to secure a conservation easement for that 50 acres.
Within those 50 acres is the Blue Hole: the headwaters spring for the San Antonio River.
Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas partnered with the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and The Headwaters at Incarnate Word to secure a conservation easement for that 50 acres.
https://www.headwaters-iw.org/conservation-easement
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"That conservation easement guarantees that the property will not ever be developed outside of a natural area," Green Space Alliance.
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Pax Online Calendar: (Times are given in Central Time Zone)
Sunday September 27, 9:30am, “Darwin, Race, Slavery, and the Tree of Life,” Bruce Yeager. Information: contact mmcgm63@gmail.com. Posted by St. Philip Presbyterian Church, Houston. Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86564638381?pwd=MTBtSFl6eVhoTUF3SXJ2VlBWd0N2QT09#success
Monday September 28, 3:00pm (4:00pm ET), webinar “Confronting Institutionalized Violence with Gospel Nonviolence,” Art Laffin, Msgr. Ray East, and Marie Dennis (all Pax Christi USA). Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/w/84589772330?tk=ZyuaZ_GxiUO2LG8oxXvgIJvrZzwl5KMLnlST7A2yNzs.DQIAAAATsfF-KhYwUFVld29NRlQzNndXa0VRaU9Ia1ZBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=M2V2VU9wRlhYYUIrUGMyYzErcGRXZz09
Tuesday September 29, 12:00pm-1:00pm, webinar “Overturning Wrongful Convictions in Texas,” Christopher Scott (House of Renewed Hope) and Mike Ware (Innocence Project of Texas). Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG9LHysup1Fv1RPTewUben6UpvMvMEPwWXUxB5F87qxnbanw/viewform
Tuesday September 29, 1:00pm (2:00 ET), panel webinar “’I’m Catholic How Should I Discern?’ Conscience Discernment, and voting…,” Daniel DiLeo (Creighton University), Jill Rauh (US. Conference of Catholic Bishops), Brenna Davis (Ignatian Solidarity Network). Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5501571765996250636?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=e3fbe67d-392d-469d-bc0b-711e9cfe1aa9
Wednesday September 30, 8:00pm, Blood on the Wall - Humanizing the Immigration Debate, on the National Geographic Channel.
Wednesday September 30, 8:00pm-9:30pm, panel "Elections 2020: Justice Signs of Our Times," Marianist Social Justice Collaborative, Association of Marianist Universities, and the University of Dayton. RSVP at: https://files.constantcontact.com/bbbab666001/ba04b139-eb5c-4984-87d5-9b97c000b265.pdf
Saturday October 3, Voice of the faithful is holding its 2020 Conference online, with Phyllis Zagano and Fr. Richard Lennan as keynote speakers. $50. Register at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=votf&id=9
Monday October 5, 3:30pm-4:30pm, webinar “Why Scientists Need to Talk about Religion to Address Race and Gender Disparities in Science” Elaine Howard Ecklund (Rice University) and Brandon Vaidyanathan (Catholic University of America), moderated by David R. Johnson (University of Nevada, Reno). Register at: http://bit.ly/science-religion-diversity
Monday October 5, 4:00pm-5:30pm, Faiths in Conversation: Islam Religion in Sciety,“ Iman Dr. Khalil Abdur-Rashid (Harvard Univrsity), reponse fro Hussain Rashid. Register at: https://35468.blackbaudhosting.com/35468/packagetickets?tab=3&txobjid=44b9c877-6897-4881-9fd8-760c4f9507f0
Monday October 5, 6:30pm (7:30 ET), “are Nuclear Weapons an Absolute Evil?” Archbishop Joseph Mitsuaki Takimi (Nagasake), Drew Christiansen, sj (Georgetown University), Maryann Cusimano Love (Catholic University of America) Hirokazu Miyazaki (Northwestern University), and Gerard Powers (University of Notre Dame). Register at: https://kroc.nd.edu/news-events/events/2020/10/05/are-nuclear-weapons-an-absolute-evil/
Tuesday October 6, 12:00pm-1:00pm (1:00pm-2:00pm ET), Ta-Nehisi Coates (New York University), “Racial Equity and Housing Justice during and after COVID-19.” Register at: https://bit.ly/32yRqi6.
Wednesday October 7, 4:00pm (5:00pm ET) „Showing Up: The Radical Work of Commitment in Unceretain Times,“ Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ. 20th Annual Anne Drummey O’Callaghan Lecture o Women in the Church, at Fairfield University. Register at fairfield.edu/cs
Saturdays October 17 and November 21, 10:30am-11:30am, “Faith and Race—An Ongoing Conversation,” Bishop Trevor Alexander (Protestant chaplain, University of the Incarnate Word), Rev. Andries Coetzee (University Presbyterian Church), and Dr. Doshie Piper (University of the Incarnate Word). $7.50 for both discussions, before October 12; $10.00 after. Register at: https://upcsa.org/sol-center-registration/
Tuesday October 20, 2:00pm, webinar “Immigration and Asylum: Mission and Solidarity at the El Paso-Juarez border,” Hedi Cernaka (attorney and Maryknoll missioner). Register at: https://mission.maryknoll.us/elpasojuarezborder?utm_campaign=2020%2010%20Webinars&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=95731585&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9OPwT20QEBVfhKIi3Fc8g90QlqIFSoLjl-UIkk53l7-Zl4hZwjW_YQu5XJIMwQ8dI37zZ5cguv7MonU1dzQxy9wEAB6g&utm_content=95731585&utm_source=hs_email
Tuesday October 20, 1:00pm (Part I) and Tuesday October 27, 12:00pm (Part II), “Texas’s ‘Future Dangerousness’ Special Issue,” Gretchen Sween (Austin, Texas, attorney). Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTGdhjmus1Z8VVPE2EivDhFmmNERaWSZzeyuHs6XrJgXF_hw/viewform
In Houston Tuesday September 29, 12:00pm, "Justice Over Equity with Houston Coalition Against Hate." Join Houston Coalition Against Hate Executive Director Marjorie Joseph for an introduction to a network of 65+ organizations, institutions, and individuals who are committed to reducing hate and increasing belonging in our city. Ms. Joseph and Assistant Director Liz Peterson will offer an overview of the Coalition's history and development along with a look at the context of hate in Houston and efforts to respond. Additionally, they will share the Coalition's new Justice Statement and discuss ways organizations, institutions, and corporations can join the movement for justice over equity. Register at: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ETxxVQYdTEGdBpCZpjqORA
Notices
Program materials for hosting a Feast of St. Francis educational celebration, designed for use on October 4, from Catholic Climate Covenant. Sign up for the materials at: https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/program/feast-st-francis?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=0968c0cd-827b-4e11-af8e-fb5bf7b9b770
Online course, Laudato Sí and Integral Ecology, beginning September, 12 sessions, presented by the Ortdo Fratum Minores (Franciscans), headquartered in Rome.Information and registration: https://laudatosi-school-77aa.thinkific.com/
Video, Immigration Nation - An Inside View of ICE & How it Operates: https://www.netflix.com/title/80994107
Online Resource for families or small groups:
If you’re needing some social interaction with depth, more than just listening to zoom webinars, longing for the social time that used to happen before and after Mass, consider using the Maryknoll Weekly Reflection Guides. Gather as family or small group and use these guides in Facetime, Skype, Zoom etc. This an easy online structure with prayer, an introductory theme, a link to the Sunday Readings and some reflection questions to guide group conversation. Using the SeeJudgeAct methodology, you will be led as a group to consider where, in light of the shared reflection, the Spirit is calling you this week. The Global Solidarity charism of the Maryknoll family will feed you spiritually for these challenging times. Find the Guides in both Spanish and English at:
https://www.maryknoll.us/home/resources/mission-spirituality/ordinary-time-2020
Sunday September 27, 9:30am, “Darwin, Race, Slavery, and the Tree of Life,” Bruce Yeager. Information: contact mmcgm63@gmail.com. Posted by St. Philip Presbyterian Church, Houston. Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86564638381?pwd=MTBtSFl6eVhoTUF3SXJ2VlBWd0N2QT09#success
Monday September 28, 3:00pm (4:00pm ET), webinar “Confronting Institutionalized Violence with Gospel Nonviolence,” Art Laffin, Msgr. Ray East, and Marie Dennis (all Pax Christi USA). Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/w/84589772330?tk=ZyuaZ_GxiUO2LG8oxXvgIJvrZzwl5KMLnlST7A2yNzs.DQIAAAATsfF-KhYwUFVld29NRlQzNndXa0VRaU9Ia1ZBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=M2V2VU9wRlhYYUIrUGMyYzErcGRXZz09
Tuesday September 29, 12:00pm-1:00pm, webinar “Overturning Wrongful Convictions in Texas,” Christopher Scott (House of Renewed Hope) and Mike Ware (Innocence Project of Texas). Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG9LHysup1Fv1RPTewUben6UpvMvMEPwWXUxB5F87qxnbanw/viewform
Tuesday September 29, 1:00pm (2:00 ET), panel webinar “’I’m Catholic How Should I Discern?’ Conscience Discernment, and voting…,” Daniel DiLeo (Creighton University), Jill Rauh (US. Conference of Catholic Bishops), Brenna Davis (Ignatian Solidarity Network). Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5501571765996250636?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=e3fbe67d-392d-469d-bc0b-711e9cfe1aa9
Wednesday September 30, 8:00pm, Blood on the Wall - Humanizing the Immigration Debate, on the National Geographic Channel.
Wednesday September 30, 8:00pm-9:30pm, panel "Elections 2020: Justice Signs of Our Times," Marianist Social Justice Collaborative, Association of Marianist Universities, and the University of Dayton. RSVP at: https://files.constantcontact.com/bbbab666001/ba04b139-eb5c-4984-87d5-9b97c000b265.pdf
Saturday October 3, Voice of the faithful is holding its 2020 Conference online, with Phyllis Zagano and Fr. Richard Lennan as keynote speakers. $50. Register at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=votf&id=9
Monday October 5, 3:30pm-4:30pm, webinar “Why Scientists Need to Talk about Religion to Address Race and Gender Disparities in Science” Elaine Howard Ecklund (Rice University) and Brandon Vaidyanathan (Catholic University of America), moderated by David R. Johnson (University of Nevada, Reno). Register at: http://bit.ly/science-religion-diversity
Monday October 5, 4:00pm-5:30pm, Faiths in Conversation: Islam Religion in Sciety,“ Iman Dr. Khalil Abdur-Rashid (Harvard Univrsity), reponse fro Hussain Rashid. Register at: https://35468.blackbaudhosting.com/35468/packagetickets?tab=3&txobjid=44b9c877-6897-4881-9fd8-760c4f9507f0
Monday October 5, 6:30pm (7:30 ET), “are Nuclear Weapons an Absolute Evil?” Archbishop Joseph Mitsuaki Takimi (Nagasake), Drew Christiansen, sj (Georgetown University), Maryann Cusimano Love (Catholic University of America) Hirokazu Miyazaki (Northwestern University), and Gerard Powers (University of Notre Dame). Register at: https://kroc.nd.edu/news-events/events/2020/10/05/are-nuclear-weapons-an-absolute-evil/
Tuesday October 6, 12:00pm-1:00pm (1:00pm-2:00pm ET), Ta-Nehisi Coates (New York University), “Racial Equity and Housing Justice during and after COVID-19.” Register at: https://bit.ly/32yRqi6.
Wednesday October 7, 4:00pm (5:00pm ET) „Showing Up: The Radical Work of Commitment in Unceretain Times,“ Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ. 20th Annual Anne Drummey O’Callaghan Lecture o Women in the Church, at Fairfield University. Register at fairfield.edu/cs
Saturdays October 17 and November 21, 10:30am-11:30am, “Faith and Race—An Ongoing Conversation,” Bishop Trevor Alexander (Protestant chaplain, University of the Incarnate Word), Rev. Andries Coetzee (University Presbyterian Church), and Dr. Doshie Piper (University of the Incarnate Word). $7.50 for both discussions, before October 12; $10.00 after. Register at: https://upcsa.org/sol-center-registration/
Tuesday October 20, 2:00pm, webinar “Immigration and Asylum: Mission and Solidarity at the El Paso-Juarez border,” Hedi Cernaka (attorney and Maryknoll missioner). Register at: https://mission.maryknoll.us/elpasojuarezborder?utm_campaign=2020%2010%20Webinars&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=95731585&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9OPwT20QEBVfhKIi3Fc8g90QlqIFSoLjl-UIkk53l7-Zl4hZwjW_YQu5XJIMwQ8dI37zZ5cguv7MonU1dzQxy9wEAB6g&utm_content=95731585&utm_source=hs_email
Tuesday October 20, 1:00pm (Part I) and Tuesday October 27, 12:00pm (Part II), “Texas’s ‘Future Dangerousness’ Special Issue,” Gretchen Sween (Austin, Texas, attorney). Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTGdhjmus1Z8VVPE2EivDhFmmNERaWSZzeyuHs6XrJgXF_hw/viewform
In Houston Tuesday September 29, 12:00pm, "Justice Over Equity with Houston Coalition Against Hate." Join Houston Coalition Against Hate Executive Director Marjorie Joseph for an introduction to a network of 65+ organizations, institutions, and individuals who are committed to reducing hate and increasing belonging in our city. Ms. Joseph and Assistant Director Liz Peterson will offer an overview of the Coalition's history and development along with a look at the context of hate in Houston and efforts to respond. Additionally, they will share the Coalition's new Justice Statement and discuss ways organizations, institutions, and corporations can join the movement for justice over equity. Register at: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ETxxVQYdTEGdBpCZpjqORA
Notices
Program materials for hosting a Feast of St. Francis educational celebration, designed for use on October 4, from Catholic Climate Covenant. Sign up for the materials at: https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/program/feast-st-francis?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=0968c0cd-827b-4e11-af8e-fb5bf7b9b770
Online course, Laudato Sí and Integral Ecology, beginning September, 12 sessions, presented by the Ortdo Fratum Minores (Franciscans), headquartered in Rome.Information and registration: https://laudatosi-school-77aa.thinkific.com/
Video, Immigration Nation - An Inside View of ICE & How it Operates: https://www.netflix.com/title/80994107
Online Resource for families or small groups:
If you’re needing some social interaction with depth, more than just listening to zoom webinars, longing for the social time that used to happen before and after Mass, consider using the Maryknoll Weekly Reflection Guides. Gather as family or small group and use these guides in Facetime, Skype, Zoom etc. This an easy online structure with prayer, an introductory theme, a link to the Sunday Readings and some reflection questions to guide group conversation. Using the SeeJudgeAct methodology, you will be led as a group to consider where, in light of the shared reflection, the Spirit is calling you this week. The Global Solidarity charism of the Maryknoll family will feed you spiritually for these challenging times. Find the Guides in both Spanish and English at:
https://www.maryknoll.us/home/resources/mission-spirituality/ordinary-time-2020
Contact persons:
Blog contact: Tony Blasi: j6anthonyblasi@yahoo.com.
Environmental contact: arthurdawes@att.net
Web page Maria Tobin: matob@aol.com
Blog contact: Tony Blasi: j6anthonyblasi@yahoo.com.
Environmental contact: arthurdawes@att.net
Web page Maria Tobin: matob@aol.com
Pax Christi International
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Pax Christi U.S.A.
http://www.paxchristiusa.org
Pax Christi Texas
http://www.paxchristitexas.org
Pax Christi San Antonio
http://www.paxchristisa.org
COPS / Metro Alliance
www.copsmetro.com/
Marianist Social Justice Collaborative
www.msjc.net
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, International JPIC Committee
http://saccvi.blogspot.com/
San Antonio Peace Center
http://www.sanantoniopeace.center
Interfaith Radio, (Interfaith Voices)
http://www.interfaithradio.org/
Texas Catholic Campaign to End the Death Penalty
www.txccedp.org
Pax Christi International
http://www.paxchristi.net/
Pax Christi U.S.A.
http://www.paxchristiusa.org
Pax Christi Texas
http://www.paxchristitexas.org
Pax Christi San Antonio
http://www.paxchristisa.org
COPS / Metro Alliance
www.copsmetro.com/
Marianist Social Justice Collaborative
www.msjc.net
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, International JPIC Committee
http://saccvi.blogspot.com/
San Antonio Peace Center
http://www.sanantoniopeace.center
Interfaith Radio, (Interfaith Voices)
http://www.interfaithradio.org/
Texas Catholic Campaign to End the Death Penalty
www.txccedp.org
