“Let us thank Philippine today for being willing to grapple with the evils of her time and for finding ways to do good even when those ways were incomplete and imperfect. May we find the courage and humility to do the same.”

“Let us celebrate our sister Philippine today, a woman of courage who gives us courage, a woman of hope who gives us hope, a woman of vision who urges us to participate in creating a world that mirrors God’s vision for his people.”

“An intense and productive day focused on transformation and hope.”

A translation into English of the presentation of Juan Luis Hernández at the JPIC Meeting may be accessed here.

“It is just the beginning of our journey of discernment!”

The text of Dr. Thomas Gass’ presentation at the JPIC Meeting may be accessed here: “A World desperately in need of Peace and Hope”.

“One cannot just leave the victim beaten, stripped and lying there half-dead … someone has to pick him up and travel with him….”

Have a glimpse of the pilgrimage at the opening of the JPIC International Meeting and Sister Barbara Dawson’s Opening Address.

Barbara Dawson rscj, Superior General, welcomed everyone to the JPIC International Meeting.

“This international gathering of justice, peace and the integrity of creation has begun – listening to the heartbeat of God in our world, in each other and in the beauty of this place.”