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Benedictine Men and Women on War 2005
Social Justice Committee
To contact our Social Justice Committee:
Sister Carol Ann Wassmuth, OSB
st_gertrude_justice@hotmail.com
or
Jane Frith,
OblSB
jfrith@cableone.net
Monastery of St. Gertrude
465 Keuterville Road
Cottonwood, ID 83522-5183
(208) 962-3224
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Three times daily the Benedictine Sisters of Idaho
gather
in their chapel to reflectively pray the Divine Office (Liturgy of
the Hours). This formal prayer is a constant call to each sister to become
immersed in scripture, particularly the Psalms. From this prayer flows
the Benedictine commitment to justice and peace. In our various ministries
and in our choice of lifestyle, we strive to promote the ideals of human
dignity and the sacredness of all creation. Awareness of justice issues,
both locally and globally, is an essential part of each sister's education
and growth. When possible, sisters have been freed from salaried ministries to work
directly with the marginalized.
One way that we have expressed our commitment to the Benedictine motto
of PAX (Peace) is by active involvement in the national organization
Benedictines
for Peace. Their mission statement is expressive of our belief:
"The Benedictine charism of Peace challenges us to witness to
the Gospel values. Recognizing this call to be peace-makers, BFP gives
a common voice to a vision of peace as we confront the violence of our
day with the love of Christ that it might be transformed by our prayer
and actions."
Prayers
for Peace
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Philosophy of Social Justice
By monastic profession, we, the Benedictine
women of the Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, Idaho, commit ourselves to
seeking God and God's reign among us. Profession calls us to witness God's
love for the world, and impels us to work for justice according to the following
principles:
1. Human Dignity
Each person is endowed by God with human dignity and should be respected as
a unique expression of the Divine.
2. The Call to Community and the
Common Good
As a reflection of our Triune God, every human being depends upon and must
contribute to the common good.
3. The Rights and Responsibilities
of the Person
As an expression of the Living God, each person has a fundamental right to
and responsibility for life and to that which makes life possible.
4. The Dignity of Work and the
Rights of Workers
As an expression of our Creative God, each person has the right and
responsibility to work productively in safe conditions for fair wages.
5. The Option for the Poor and
Vulnerable
We are called to contribute to the good of the whole society, especially the
poor and vulnerable. The whole society is strengthened when everyone is
empowered to become an active participant in society.
6. Solidarity
Aware of our place in an interdependent world, we relate to all as members
of one human family. Solidarity expresses the Church's concern for world
peace, global development and international human rights.
7. Care for Creation
As an expression of our Creative God, we recognize our interdependence with
all creation and pledge to respect and care for it.
We do this in light of our mission statement
to foster values of healing hospitality, creative peace making and grateful
simplicity.
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Links of Interest
World Aids Day
Alliance for International Monasticism
Death Penalty
Environmental Issues
Family
Human Rights
Hunger in the US
Investment Responsibility
Labor
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Peace and Nonviolence Websites
Periodicals
Racism
Refugee Issues
School of the Americas
Read about our Sister
Bernie Ternes and her experience at Fort Benning.
Friend of the Monastery, Richard Wekerle, served
time for protesting the SOA. Click
here
to read his court statement.
Women and Pregnancy
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Sisters, Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, Idaho
