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Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023

30 March 2023 / Published in Seeking Grace

Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023

Venezuelan migrants cross the border to Colombia. Canadian Jesuits International supports the Jesuit Migration Network (RJM) in providing humanitarian assistance to migrants in Central America. Photo: George Castellanos

“ The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.” (Isaiah 50:4, First Reading)

These verses speak to us of the firm response of Yahweh’s Servant, empowered by divine action, who heard  the daily cry of oppressed people. Yahweh’s Servant is identified in the Christian tradition as a  minority in Israel and with Jesus himself.

Today, they can speak of  the work of numerous social centers, parishes, and universities of the Society of Jesus, from 19 countries of the American Continent, which come together as the Jesuit Migration Network.

The network seeks to be a voice of encouragement, welcome, protection, promotion and integration of the migrant, refugee, and displaced population. It is a response to the call of God heard in the clamour of people, who are victims of social inequality, violence, exploitation, and exclusion in their countries of origin, and of discrimination, rejection, and repression by governments and citizens of the countries of transit and destination.

These words are, without a doubt, an invitation to those of us who follow Jesus, so that during this Holy Week we may be in solidarity with crucified people of today, and that in our daily lives, we may contribute affectively and effectively to their liberation from the cross.

 

Pause and reflect on what you have just read. Pick one word that stands out for you, either in the Scripture or the reflection. 
What message does that word convey to you, if any? 


 

“El Señor Dios me ha dado lengua de maestro, para que sepa sostener al cansado con una palabra.” (Isaías 50,4, Primera lectura)

“El Señor Dios me ha dado lengua de maestro, para que sepa sostener al cansado con una palabra.” (Isaías 50,4, Primera lectura)

Estos versículos nos hablan de la firme respuesta del Siervo de Yahveh, potenciada por la acción divina, al haber escuchado cada día el clamor del pueblo oprimido. El Siervo de Yahveh es identificado por la tradición cristiana con una minoría de Israel y con el mismo Jesús.

Actualmente pueden reflejar el objetivo de numerosos centros sociales, parroquias y universidades de la Compañía de Jesús, de 19 países del Continente americano aglutinados en la Red Jesuita con Migrantes. La red busca ser una voz de aliento, acogida, protección, promoción e integración a la población migrante, refugiada y desplazada. Es una respuesta al llamado de Dios escuchado en el clamor de dicha población, víctima de los efectos crecientes de la desigualdad social, las violencias, la explotación y exclusión en sus países de origen; y de la discriminación, rechazo y represión de los gobiernos y de parte de los habitantes de los países de tránsito y destino.

Son, sin duda, una invitación a quienes seguimos a Jesús, para que en esta semana santa nos solidaricemos con este pueblo crucificado de hoy y, diariamente, durante nuestra vida, contribuyamos afectiva y efectivamente a que se liberen de la cruz.

— Rafael Moreno SJ es Asesor de la Red Jesuita con Migrantes LAC.

Haz una pausa y reflexiona sobre lo que acabas de leer. Elige una palabra que te llame la atención, ya sea en la Escritura o en la reflexión.
¿Qué mensaje te transmite esa palabra, si es que te transmite alguno?

 

 

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The meeting aims to create a framework that situates them “within a culture of encounter in the current context based on dialogue, reconciliation and peace.” Participants will also exchange ideas on how to clarify their organizations’ role in “influencing the strengthening of democracy and the global Ignatian Advocacy Network.” Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit CPAL-supported social programs. 

Jenny and Juan will also have a chance to meet with some CJI partners who are attending the assembly. 

Photos: Juan Emilio Hernandez/CJI
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are attending an assembly in Chile of the network of social centers of the Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas de America (CPAL; Conference of Jesuit Provincials of America). 

The meeting aims to create a framework that situates them “within a culture of encounter in the current context based on dialogue, reconciliation and peace.” Participants will also exchange ideas on how to clarify their organizations’ role in “influencing the strengthening of democracy and the global Ignatian Advocacy Network.” Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit CPAL-supported social programs. 

Jenny and Juan will also have a chance to meet with some CJI partners who are attending the assembly. 

Photos: Juan Emilio Hernandez/CJI
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are attending an assembly in Chile of the network of social centers of the Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas de America (CPAL; Conference of Jesuit Provincials of America). 

The meeting aims to create a framework that situates them “within a culture of encounter in the current context based on dialogue, reconciliation and peace.” Participants will also exchange ideas on how to clarify their organizations’ role in “influencing the strengthening of democracy and the global Ignatian Advocacy Network.” Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit CPAL-supported social programs. 

Jenny and Juan will also have a chance to meet with some CJI partners who are attending the assembly. 

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CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are attending an assembly in Chile of the network of social centers of the Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas de America (CPAL; Conference of Jesuit Provincials of America). The meeting aims to create a framework that situates them “within a culture of encounter in the current context based on dialogue, reconciliation and peace.” Participants will also exchange ideas on how to clarify their organizations’ role in “influencing the strengthening of democracy and the global Ignatian Advocacy Network.” Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit CPAL-supported social programs. Jenny and Juan will also have a chance to meet with some CJI partners who are attending the assembly. Photos: Juan Emilio Hernandez/CJI
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Happy International Day of Cooperatives! 

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Happy International Day of Cooperatives! 

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Happy International Day of Cooperatives! On this special day, Canadian Jesuits International reaffirms its support for the democratic ownership model, which allows people to come together in solidarity to build sustainable enterprises that meet their needs and support their communities. CJI highlights the role that its long-time Jesuit partner, Comparte, plays in building alternative and supportive socio-economic models in 11 countries:Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Spain. Comparte (meaning “to share”) is a network of the Jesuit Conference of Provincials in Latin America and the Caribbean (CPAL), which believes that the world can and should be changed so that everyone, especially the poor and marginalized, can enjoy the benefits of a just and sustainable economy. Its current project aims to improve the sustainability of 116 economic initiatives managed by producer organizations involved in diverse industries, including agriculture (coffee, cocoa, honey), livestock (poultry, guinea pigs), services (savings/credit groups, sustainable tourism), and manufacturing (textiles, footwear). Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. The theme of this year’s celebration, “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World,” recognizes the contribution of cooperative enterprises to social justice, inclusion, and solidarity. Cooperatives are people-centred institutions that can foster trust, reinforce social cohesion, and unite communities around common needs and aspirations, says the UN. In a world characterized by conflict, inequality, polarization and declining trust, the theme is a reminder that peace requires more than the absence of violence; it also calls for inclusion, fairness, dialogue and economic security, says the UN. #coopsday #cooperatives #comparte #Jesuits
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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) joins the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) in expressing deep concern over the Government of Canada’s decision to eliminate the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE). 

As a member of the CNCA, CJI has long advocated for stronger measures to ensure that Canadian companies respect human rights and the environment wherever they operate. This commitment is rooted in the experiences of our Jesuit partners and the communities they serve in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Some of them have witnessed the devastating impacts of irresponsible extractive projects first-hand, while others have suffered as a result of them, experiencing displacement, environmental degradation, the loss of livelihoods, and violence. 

Although CJI and other civil society organizations have long criticized the CORE’s lack of independence and investigatory powers, eliminating the office is not the answer. Instead, its mandate should be strengthened, and it should be provided  with the necessary tools to investigate allegations of abuse and hold Canadian corporations accountable for their actions. 

Together with our partners and fellow members of the CNCA, we call on the Government of Canada to reinstate the CORE and equip the office with the tools and independence it needs to effectively serve people whose human and environmental rights have been violated due to unjust and irresponsible practices by Canadian companies. 

We invite our supporters to join us in urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reinstate the CORE, this time with the powers and independence it has always needed.
CJI calls on Canada to empower corporate watchdog, not scrap it
[Take Action: Click link in bio]

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) joins the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) in expressing deep concern over the Government of Canada’s decision to eliminate the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE). 

As a member of the CNCA, CJI has long advocated for stronger measures to ensure that Canadian companies respect human rights and the environment wherever they operate. This commitment is rooted in the experiences of our Jesuit partners and the communities they serve in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Some of them have witnessed the devastating impacts of irresponsible extractive projects first-hand, while others have suffered as a result of them, experiencing displacement, environmental degradation, the loss of livelihoods, and violence. 

Although CJI and other civil society organizations have long criticized the CORE’s lack of independence and investigatory powers, eliminating the office is not the answer. Instead, its mandate should be strengthened, and it should be provided  with the necessary tools to investigate allegations of abuse and hold Canadian corporations accountable for their actions. 

Together with our partners and fellow members of the CNCA, we call on the Government of Canada to reinstate the CORE and equip the office with the tools and independence it needs to effectively serve people whose human and environmental rights have been violated due to unjust and irresponsible practices by Canadian companies. 

We invite our supporters to join us in urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reinstate the CORE, this time with the powers and independence it has always needed.
CJI calls on Canada to empower corporate watchdog, not scrap it
[Take Action: Click link in bio]

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) joins the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) in expressing deep concern over the Government of Canada’s decision to eliminate the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE). 

As a member of the CNCA, CJI has long advocated for stronger measures to ensure that Canadian companies respect human rights and the environment wherever they operate. This commitment is rooted in the experiences of our Jesuit partners and the communities they serve in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Some of them have witnessed the devastating impacts of irresponsible extractive projects first-hand, while others have suffered as a result of them, experiencing displacement, environmental degradation, the loss of livelihoods, and violence. 

Although CJI and other civil society organizations have long criticized the CORE’s lack of independence and investigatory powers, eliminating the office is not the answer. Instead, its mandate should be strengthened, and it should be provided  with the necessary tools to investigate allegations of abuse and hold Canadian corporations accountable for their actions. 

Together with our partners and fellow members of the CNCA, we call on the Government of Canada to reinstate the CORE and equip the office with the tools and independence it needs to effectively serve people whose human and environmental rights have been violated due to unjust and irresponsible practices by Canadian companies. 

We invite our supporters to join us in urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reinstate the CORE, this time with the powers and independence it has always needed.
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CJI calls on Canada to empower corporate watchdog, not scrap it [Take Action: Click link in bio] Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) joins the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) in expressing deep concern over the Government of Canada’s decision to eliminate the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE). As a member of the CNCA, CJI has long advocated for stronger measures to ensure that Canadian companies respect human rights and the environment wherever they operate. This commitment is rooted in the experiences of our Jesuit partners and the communities they serve in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Some of them have witnessed the devastating impacts of irresponsible extractive projects first-hand, while others have suffered as a result of them, experiencing displacement, environmental degradation, the loss of livelihoods, and violence. Although CJI and other civil society organizations have long criticized the CORE’s lack of independence and investigatory powers, eliminating the office is not the answer. Instead, its mandate should be strengthened, and it should be provided with the necessary tools to investigate allegations of abuse and hold Canadian corporations accountable for their actions. Together with our partners and fellow members of the CNCA, we call on the Government of Canada to reinstate the CORE and equip the office with the tools and independence it needs to effectively serve people whose human and environmental rights have been violated due to unjust and irresponsible practices by Canadian companies. We invite our supporters to join us in urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reinstate the CORE, this time with the powers and independence it has always needed.
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A,mong others, the project will help make it easier for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities to access education. It will also ensure that 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan are protected and supported through various mental health and psycho-social support services. 

The Sudan conflict, now entering its fourth year, has been described by the United Nations as “the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis.” It has left nearly 34 million people, or 65% of the population, “in urgent need of humanitarian support,” said the UN. Around 14 million people have been forced to leave their homes, with 4.4 million of them crossing into neighbouring countries such as South Sudan, Chad, and Egypt. 

Learn more and support the project: Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. 

#Jesuits #JRS #SouthSudan #Sudanconflict
Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a project by the Jesuit Refugee Service  in South Sudan that will improve the mental health, psycho-social well-being, and resilience of 7,273 refugees and returnees from Sudan, as well as members of communities that host them in Renk and Maban. 

A,mong others, the project will help make it easier for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities to access education. It will also ensure that 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan are protected and supported through various mental health and psycho-social support services. 

The Sudan conflict, now entering its fourth year, has been described by the United Nations as “the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis.” It has left nearly 34 million people, or 65% of the population, “in urgent need of humanitarian support,” said the UN. Around 14 million people have been forced to leave their homes, with 4.4 million of them crossing into neighbouring countries such as South Sudan, Chad, and Egypt. 

Learn more and support the project: Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. 

#Jesuits #JRS #SouthSudan #Sudanconflict
Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a project by the Jesuit Refugee Service  in South Sudan that will improve the mental health, psycho-social well-being, and resilience of 7,273 refugees and returnees from Sudan, as well as members of communities that host them in Renk and Maban. 

A,mong others, the project will help make it easier for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities to access education. It will also ensure that 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan are protected and supported through various mental health and psycho-social support services. 

The Sudan conflict, now entering its fourth year, has been described by the United Nations as “the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis.” It has left nearly 34 million people, or 65% of the population, “in urgent need of humanitarian support,” said the UN. Around 14 million people have been forced to leave their homes, with 4.4 million of them crossing into neighbouring countries such as South Sudan, Chad, and Egypt. 

Learn more and support the project: Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. 

#Jesuits #JRS #SouthSudan #Sudanconflict
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Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a project by the Jesuit Refugee Service in South Sudan that will improve the mental health, psycho-social well-being, and resilience of 7,273 refugees and returnees from Sudan, as well as members of communities that host them in Renk and Maban. A,mong others, the project will help make it easier for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities to access education. It will also ensure that 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan are protected and supported through various mental health and psycho-social support services. The Sudan conflict, now entering its fourth year, has been described by the United Nations as “the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis.” It has left nearly 34 million people, or 65% of the population, “in urgent need of humanitarian support,” said the UN. Around 14 million people have been forced to leave their homes, with 4.4 million of them crossing into neighbouring countries such as South Sudan, Chad, and Egypt. Learn more and support the project: Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. #Jesuits #JRS #SouthSudan #Sudanconflict
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Our Jesuit partners in Venezuela have sent us more videos showing the extent of the destruction following the deadly earthquakes on June 24. 
The Jesuit Refugee Service, Fe y Alegría and other Jesuit organisations are on the ground, providing emergency support to those affected by the earthquakes. This includes temporary shelter, essential relief items, protection services and psychosocial support. 
We are still accepting donations to support these efforts in northern Venezuela. Click the link in our bio (Venezuela Humanitarian Relief) to donate now.

Our partners have worked in Venezuela for many years, building experienced teams and well-established networks of people who are already responding to the emergency. 

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Our Jesuit partners in Venezuela have sent us more videos showing the extent of the destruction following the deadly earthquakes on June 24. The Jesuit Refugee Service, Fe y Alegría and other Jesuit organisations are on the ground, providing emergency support to those affected by the earthquakes. This includes temporary shelter, essential relief items, protection services and psychosocial support. We are still accepting donations to support these efforts in northern Venezuela. Click the link in our bio (Venezuela Humanitarian Relief) to donate now. Our partners have worked in Venezuela for many years, building experienced teams and well-established networks of people who are already responding to the emergency. #Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits #donatenow #humanitarian
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The people of Venezuela need us today. 

Our partners are already there. We need to act quickly. 
 
Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to support humanitarian relief efforts in northern Venezuela. The region was hit by two deadly earthquakes on June 24, leaving thousands of people in urgent need of assistance and causing widespread destruction. At least 188 deaths have been reported so far. However, authorities fear that this figure could rise as rescue efforts continue. 

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), Fe y Alegria,  and other CJI Jesuit partners in Venezuela already on the ground: providing emergency support to individuals and families affected by the earthquakes, including temporary shelter, essential relief items, protection services, and psycho-social support. Our partners are conducting rapid assessments in the affected areas to identify the most urgent needs and ensure assistance continues to reach those most in need. JRS has worked in Venezuela for many years, building an experienced team and a well-established network of people who are already responding to the emergency. 

JRS reports that countless people are facing uncertainty and loss. Livelihoods have been disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of the life-changing disaster. 

Your donation will enable our partners to respond quickly to this emergency, provide life-saving assistance, and accompany affected communities as they begin the long process of recovery and rebuilding. 

Help the people of Venezuela today: Click link in bio to donate.
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The people of Venezuela need us today. Our partners are already there. We need to act quickly. Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to support humanitarian relief efforts in northern Venezuela. The region was hit by two deadly earthquakes on June 24, leaving thousands of people in urgent need of assistance and causing widespread destruction. At least 188 deaths have been reported so far. However, authorities fear that this figure could rise as rescue efforts continue. Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), Fe y Alegria, and other CJI Jesuit partners in Venezuela already on the ground: providing emergency support to individuals and families affected by the earthquakes, including temporary shelter, essential relief items, protection services, and psycho-social support. Our partners are conducting rapid assessments in the affected areas to identify the most urgent needs and ensure assistance continues to reach those most in need. JRS has worked in Venezuela for many years, building an experienced team and a well-established network of people who are already responding to the emergency. JRS reports that countless people are facing uncertainty and loss. Livelihoods have been disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of the life-changing disaster. Your donation will enable our partners to respond quickly to this emergency, provide life-saving assistance, and accompany affected communities as they begin the long process of recovery and rebuilding. Help the people of Venezuela today: Click link in bio to donate.
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Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a Fe y Alegría project to ensure access to quality and inclusive preschool education for the most vulnerable children in the rural areas of Chad, the DRC, Madagascar, and Haiti.

Fe y Alegría is a federation of local educational institutions that serves marginalized communities in 22 countries. Grounded in the Jesuit tradition, it focuses on holistic, high-quality education for those who usually don’t have access to it.

The project will support children ages four to six by boosting cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development through a participatory education model. 

Schools will actively involve families and local leaders in daily operations to keep education accessible, valued, and sustained at the local level.

Learn more and support the project: bit.ly/CJIEducation

Photo: Students at a Fe y Alegría school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy of Fe y Alegría
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Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a Fe y Alegría project to ensure access to quality and inclusive preschool education for the most vulnerable children in the rural areas of Chad, the DRC, Madagascar, and Haiti. Fe y Alegría is a federation of local educational institutions that serves marginalized communities in 22 countries. Grounded in the Jesuit tradition, it focuses on holistic, high-quality education for those who usually don’t have access to it. The project will support children ages four to six by boosting cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development through a participatory education model. Schools will actively involve families and local leaders in daily operations to keep education accessible, valued, and sustained at the local level. Learn more and support the project: bit.ly/CJIEducation Photo: Students at a Fe y Alegría school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy of Fe y Alegría
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