In Truth, Peace

Who and what, then, can prevent the coming of peace? Sacred Scripture, in its very first book, Genesis, points to the lie told at the very beginning of history by the animal with a forked tongue, whom the Evangelist John calls ''the father of lies'' (Jn 8:44)... Lying is linked to the tragedy of sin and its perverse consequences, which have had, and continue to have, devastating effects on the lives of individuals and nations. We need but think of the events of the past century, when aberrant ideological and political systems wilfully twisted the truth and brought about the exploitation and murder of an appalling number of men and women, wiping out entire families and communities. After experiences like these, how can we fail to be seriously concerned about lies in our own time, lies which are the framework for menacing scenarios of death in many parts of the world. Any authentic search for peace must begin with the realization that the problem of truth and untruth is the concern of every man and woman; it is decisive for the peaceful future of our planet.

Benedict XVI, 2006

The Blessed Sacrament Peace and Justice Committee was formed in the Spring of 2003. We are committed to promoting the Social Justice Teachings of the church, and to the corporal works of mercy in our city and world.

If you are interested in joining the Peace and Justice Committee, please contact Nina Butorac, Director of Outreach, Chair.

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The issues below were formed through conversations and emails from parishioners interested in the Peace and Justice ministry.

Affiliations:

Local:

Seattle Archdiocese Justice and Peace

Western Dominican Province Justice and Peace

Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center

Education:

Catholic Social Teachings

Office For Social Justice

Issues and Links:

Human Life:

An End to Abortion - Culture of Life Group

An End to the Death Penalty

An End to Euthanasia

An End to Torture

War and Peace:

SNOW Coalition

An End to Nuclear Proliferation

Prison Ministry:

Prisoner Advocay

Spiritual Advisors Liturgies

Poverty:

Mission to Mexico - Pan de Vida

Sunday Dinner - St. Vincent de Paul

Food Bank - St. Vincent de Paul

Health:

Advocates for the Mentally Ill

Advocates for the Elderly

Justice:

NW Justice Project

Events and Discussions:

Formation Films

Web Author

If you are intersted in joining our work, or becoming part of our email network, please contact Nina Butorac: nbutorac@yahoo.com, or call the Parish Office.