People often raise the question, “Why justice,
peace and ecology (integrity of creation) together?” Initially these three
words may seem to be an uncomfortable trinity. Yet if one gives sufficient
attention to their meaning, we see that together they comprise a beautiful
unity. What binds them together is that they all deal with relationships. Peace, justice and integrity of creation all focus
on relationality. The central point of JPIC
is to help reestablish just relations with God, others and creation. Christ
becomes the center: he is our peace, our justice, and the firstborn of all
creation.
Peace is the fruit of good and healthy
relationships between persons, communities, nations and creation. Justice
reflects well-ordered relationships. Ecology embodies reverential
relationships, especially in light of the threats to
global ecosystems (e.g. climate change). JPIC is engaged in building a
world that is more just thanks to a preferential option for the poorest and
most vulnerable members of society. It is building the Kingdom of God through
the proclamation and the living of the Beatitudes
Following the example of St. Francis we Capuchins
strive to establish redeemed relationships. We dedicate ourselves to work
wherever we are, with whom ever we live, to bring about this change in
relationships as the first priority of our pastoral care for the people and the
kingdom of God. We do this by living and
acting in ways that reflect a personal and collective commitment to the transformation of unjust social,
economic and political systems which govern our world today.
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