Diocese of San Jose newspaper says Soros Funded Women’s March echoed Jesus’ call to discipleship
Latest vomit from the novus ordo. Does it get anymore delusional than this?
On January 21, millions marched across the
nation, including over 25,000 in San Jose, in an epic event that was
both deeply personal and powerfully communal. Sister marches took place
in all fifty states and in cities around the globe as far away as
Antarctica. It was not a political protest as much as a social movement;
though one day after the inauguration, it made a profound statement of
solidarity across a wide range of social issues, from immigration to
environmental protections.
For Catholics, the values of the march aligned particularly well with Catholic Social Teaching regarding respect for human rights, the common good, care for creation, and solidarity with the poor and vulnerable. It was an expression of deep faith in Christ and of active discipleship.
“Jesus and his disciples would have marched with us if they were here today in support of the people he named in the Beatitudes. Regardless of who they voted for, everyone should feel safe and comfortable in having joined us,” expressed Monica Rising of a newly-formed Gandhi Team which, along with other peace centers, delivered education and training on nonviolence. March participants learned about creative and active nonviolence as a powerful force of personal and social transformation, while Peace Ambassadors learned conflict de-escalation skills to ensure march safety.
Father Jon Pedigo, Director of Projects for Peace and Justice for the Diocese of San Jose, drew particularly enthusiastic applause for his speech on Silicon Valley’s poverty and homelessness, as well as the rights of immigrants. He also highlighted the need to protect the rights of our Muslim and undocumented brothers and sisters and emphasized that there could be no peace without justice in our country and local community. Visibly moved by his passionate and prophetic words, the crowd chanted back “Si, Se Puede!” (Yes, we can) in response.
The march was a powerful witness of God’s grace and love amidst fear and uncertainty. For Catholics especially, it was an opportunity to walk with the two feet of love in action, charitable works and social justice. We are the ones we have been waiting for.
Full story at The Valley Catholic.
To contact the Valley Catholic, which is the official diocesan newspaper of San Jose, please call 408-983-0260.
