JPIC

GS-JPIC, GS-JPIC, OMI OMI

2020thth -25° October 2009-25° October 2009

GS-JPIC, GS-JPIC, OMI OMI

2020thth -25° October 2009-25° October 2009

Trying to bring about a better world only by the conversion of hearts without the transformation of unjust structures is an idealistic utopia, while working for the transformation of unjust structures without the conversion of heart is a materialistic illusion. Both are necessary to bring about justice, peace and the integrity of creation”

(VM p. 19, based on “Instruction on Christian Freedom and Liberation”, 75 March 22, 1986 Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith)

Challenges during the Challenges during the time of the Foundertime of the Founder

Challenges during the Challenges during the time of the Foundertime of the Founder

The French Revolution The French Revolution The deplorable state of the The deplorable state of the

Church Church Passion for the salvation of Passion for the salvation of

souls souls

1813 1st Sunday of Lent 1813 1st Sunday of Lent Church of the MadelaineChurch of the Madelaine

My brethren…my most dignified brethren God loves you.

THE GOOD FRIDAY THE GOOD FRIDAY EXPERIENCE – 1807: “God’s EXPERIENCE – 1807: “God’s Love for the PoorLove for the Poor””

Speaks to servants, workers, peasants, beggars in Provençal

Eugene speaks to the people in Provensal

Constitution 9

Prophetic role to make heard the voice of the voiceless. We announce the liberating presence of Jesus Christ and the new world born in his resurrection.

Rule 9a

Action on behalf of justice … an integral part of evangelization

Identifying with the poor and sharing their life

Present where decisions affecting the lives of the poor are made

Collaborate to change causes of oppression

TEACHINGS OF THE TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCHCHURCH

RERUM NOVARUM ... 1891RERUM NOVARUM ... 1891

CENTESSIMUS ANNUS ... 1991CENTESSIMUS ANNUS ... 1991

1965 – Gaudium et Spes – Vatican II

A body of the Universal Church needs to be created whose role would be to stimulate the Catholic Community to foster development in poor countries and social justice on the international scene... (no.90)

1971 – Synod of Bishops – Justice in the World

“...action on behalf of justice and the participation in the transformation of the world is a constitutive dimension of the preaching of the Gospel: (no.6)

Populorum Progressio – (26 March1967)

“... Its name which is also its programme is Justice and Peace

As St. Ambrose put it: "You are not making a gift of what is yours to the poor man, but you are giving him back what is his. You have been appropriating things that are meant to be for the common use of everyone. The earth belongs to everyone, not to the rich." These words indicate that the right to private property is not absolute and unconditional (23).

For peace is not simply the absence of warfare, based on a precarious balance of power; it is fashioned by efforts directed day after day toward the establishment of the ordered universe willed by God, with a more perfect form of justice among men. (Development is the new name for peace). (76)

Commission for Justice and Peace –By Pope Paul VI 10th December 1976

Solicitudo Rei Socilis – 30 August 1987

Poverty is not only a question of having no material goods. Is the lack of human rights not also a form of poverty?    (#15)

The more one possesses, the more one wants, …"Having" more things does not necessarily mean 'being" more or being better. "Having" only helps us when it contributes to a more complete "being."    (#28)

The right to private property is valid, but all private property is under a "social mortgage."    (#42)

The church's social teaching is not a third way between capitalism and communism. It is not an ideology. Its aim is to guide Christians. It asks for a "commitment to justice."    (#41)

Becoming conscious of structural sin

Solidarity is a Christian virtue. It seeks to go beyond itself to total gratuity, forgiveness, and reconciliation. It leads to a new vision of the unity of humankind, a reflection of God's triune intimate life.    (#40)

The needs of the poor even outweigh the "need" for costly decorations, vestments, and utensils in worship. It could be obligatory to sell those goods in order to provide food, drink, clothing, and shelter for those who lack these things.    (#31)

If development is the new name for peace, war and preparations for war are the major enemy of the healthy development of peoples (10)

Solicitudo Rei Socialis

"You say that you are Christian. If you are really Christian, please stop sending military aid to the military here, because they use it only to kill my people."

24th March 1980

17th February 1997 :

In modern times, the Church has gradually come to a new understanding of her duty in the world: it is important but not sufficient to assist the poor by charitable actions; the causes of poverty and injustice, however, must be tackled on the structural level. Ministry on behalf of Justice, Peace and the integrity of creation (JPIC) is basically a ministry on the level of structures.

“Vade Mecum”

Fernand Jette:

“This means that the proclamation of the Gospel is incomplete if one refuses or neglects to proclaim the human and social requirements that flow from the Gospel message, as would be the respect for human rights, the struggle against oppressive structures, taking part in the transformation of the world”.

(OMI The Apostolic Man, p. 106)

Proclamation of the Gospel is incomplete. Must take part in the transformation of the world

Pursue justice and peace in solidarity with others

Being engaged in JPIC is a non-negotiable part of ministry

GENERAL CHAPTER 1986

Love for the poor

“We choose to be poor to enter more perfectly into communion with JESUS and the POOR (C20). We want to be close to them so as to share what they have and what we have” (MTW 16)

“We want to be near to the poor “in order that we might learn to see the Church and the world from their perspective and to see them through the eyes of the crucified saviour”. (MTW 16)

“We encourage Oblates to establish communities in poor areas” (MTW 25)

“Our formation houses will be located, whenever possible, in poor areas….characterized by a simple life style…to provide a concrete experience of poverty” (MTW 160)

GENERAL CHAPTER - 1992

Witnessing as apostolic community

“In solidarity with persons of goodwill, especially those, Christian and non-Christian alike, who are dedicated to the pursuit of justice and peace, we commit ourselves to a dialogue with society”

“We take the risk of both seconding and challenging our world, of acknowledging the good within it, even as we prophetically confront it…. (No. 24).

GENERAL CHAPTER - GENERAL CHAPTER - 19981998

Evangelizing the Poor at the Dawn of the New Millennium

“…Being engaged in the struggle for justice and peace is a non-negotiable part of the ministry of every Oblate….Charitable deeds are always necessary,….commitment to justice, which is another expression of Christian charity, requires that we tackle the causes of poverty, injustice and suffering in the fabric and structure of society.

This goes beyond the reductionist interpretation of the Good Samaritan parable….” (No. 16)

5. Develop a program of community life, formation, and ministry that will promote Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC),

5.1 Living the values of JPIC in our own personal and communal lives, integrating all our various daily activities towards making an important contribution to the construction of a more just society.

5.3 Integrating the study and practice of JPIC in all our houses of formation;

5.5 Inviting the General Service for JPIC to assist the Units in the task of strengthening the Unit JPIC teams, highlighting the work being done already at the grassroots level, and collaborating more effectively with other groups to achieve greater impact, especially where decisions are made affecting the poor.

Values of JPIC become integrated into our lives

Integrate the study of JPIC in houses of formation

Form people to make impact on politics, public policy and decision making

General service for JPIC to assist the Units to strengthen their JPIC teams

OMI GS-JPIC SERVICE : OMI GS-JPIC SERVICE : 20012001

The purpose of the Service is to provide a pro-active Congregational presence in arenas where decisions are made affecting the poor. In these arenas, the voices of the poor and the marginalized are excluded or ignored.

The pro-active presence will draw its inspiration from the work of individuals Oblates.

It is an Oblate pro-active and professional presence combined with an adequate level of autonomy and authority.

OMI - JUSTICE & PEACE & In. of CREATION - HISTORY

Rome

1976: Fr. Francis George & Bill Sheehan initiate the Justice and Peace Resource Centre

By 1985, Bill Sheehan has built up a world- wide Oblate network of 350 persons interested in JPIC

By 1986 : JPIC bulletin has run into 18 numbers

1992: Fr. Daniel Corijn in charge of the JPIC Resource Centre

17th February 1997 JPIC Vade Mecum

December 2000: Study on OMI/JPIC

2001-OMI GS-JPIC ROME

2003 – Jun Mercado Director of the Service Oblates attend WSF

enter VIVAT

2006 – Seamus Finn Director of the Service, Socially Responsible Investment & JPIC

Training

2002: Inter-Chapter Mexico Decision to apply for DPI status at the UN

2005: Decision to Join VIVAT Cosortium

2008 – Camille Piché Director of the Service

GS-JPIC: GS-JPIC: A Pro-Active A Pro-Active AgentAgentGS-JPIC: GS-JPIC: A Pro-Active A Pro-Active AgentAgent

Action in favour of justice, the promotion of peace and reconciliation and care for the ecosystem is at the heart of the Oblate Mission.

GS-JPIC: GS-JPIC: A Pro-Active AgentA Pro-Active Agent

The Service as an Animation Agent

Constructive engagement with all levels of leadership to initiate and respond to invitations to provide animation and in JPIC.

Special focus on providing and initiating opportunities for those in first formation or initial years of their ministry to enhance their capacity for this ministry.

GS-JPICGS-JPICGS-JPICGS-JPIC

The Service as a Collaborative Agent networks with local and international organizations in promotion of JPIC.

The Service as a Supportive Agent recognizes, highlights and encourages the Oblates JPIC work in various parts of the Oblate World and circulate their work via the OMI Media and the JPIC Network.

: : A Pro-Active AgentA Pro-Active Agent

Where decisions are being Where decisions are being made…made…

UN BodiesInternational

Financial Institutions

Corporate WorldEU

Our congregationOur congregationhas always been a has always been a NGONGO

A non-government organization (NGO) is any local, national or international

citizens group ( i.e. not part of government) which does not work for profit.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SECRETARIAT

SECURITYCOUNCIL

INTERNATIONAL COURTOF JUSTICE

TRUSTEESHIPCOUNCIL

Where do NGO’s have a voice and exert influence?

VIVAT

BEING PRESENT WHERE DECISIONS AFFECTING THE POOR ARE BEING MADE (R 9a)

The Founding Congregations of VIVAT :– The SVD (Congregation of the Divine Word)– SSpS (Congregation of the Servants of the Holy

Spirit)VIVAT Associate MembersMSHR (Missionaries of the Holy Rosary)CMS (Comboni Fathers)CSSP (Congregation of the Holy Spirit)OMI (Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate)MCCJ (Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus)ASC (Missionaries of the Blood of Christ)

Solidarity with the poor , Solidarity with the poor , to identify with them to identify with them and their voice … and their voice … (CC 9)(CC 9)

Presence at the World Social Forum

Network and linkagesHot-line and Web-pageIndividual and collective initiativesPetitions of solidarityEtc. etc.

ANIMATIONANIMATIONREGIONAL

INITIATIVESINTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES

Kinshasa - Congo

Kandy – Sri Lanka

Bangkok - Thailand

Rome - Italy

WORLD SOCIAL

FORUM

• INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (LAND): BANGLADESH, BOLIVIA

• HIV-AIDS: AFRICA

• PEACE & INTER-RACIAL HARMONY: SRI LANKA

• CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY (FAIR TRADE) :USA

• MIGRATION & REFUGEES: EUROPE, CANADA, USA …

BANGLADESHIndigenous people’s Land Issue & resources

SRI LANKA’S MURDEROUS WAR

Ethnic Discrimination

Let the people go home An Oblate said he had to go through 17 check points.

Camp de réfugiés

Orphelins chez les Salésiens à Goma

CONGO CRISIS

Rights: against sexual violence Solidarity among African Women

Enfant`dans la cour de l`école à Sake au nord de Goma

Tchoukoudou

Child Soldiers

Plundering Resources

Camp de régufiés près de GomaJeune fille du camp de réfugiés avec bois de chauffage; elles sont souvent violées par les soldats

2.5 Displaced persons in the DR Congo

Ministry with Migrants

Why do Why do people people migrate?migrate?

People who cross international borders are often categorised by their motives:

Most migrants move for economic reasons: in search of jobs. Some to be united with families

Due to demographic imbalance.

Then, there are refugees and asylum-seekers, defined as those escaping persecution, for example, from war. In 2006, some 10 m people fell into this category.

OMI JPIC Planning OMI JPIC Planning Session withregional Session withregional and international and international representatives. representatives. ROME Oct.20-25 ‘09ROME Oct.20-25 ‘09

Looking towards the Future

Priorities of OMI JPIC MinistryPriorities of OMI JPIC Ministry

We affirmed that one of the biggest challenges we face today is to live in right relationship among ourselves, with all peoples and with the whole of creation in a sustainable and reverent manner.

We commit ourselves to:Ecological and Economic SustainabilityPromoting Human Rights, Especially:

Indigeneous Peoples, Migrants and IDP’s. Conflict Resolution and ReconciliationPromoting basic literacy,Education/Formation

Prepared by The OMI JPIC Service – Rome, 2009