"Father Roy Bourgeois started the first protest in 1989 after a massacre at The University of Central America in El Salvador. Bourgeois says the massacre was lead by officers trained at the former school of the Americas.After the school closed, the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation or WHINSEC was born.
Father Bourgeois does not distinguish from WHINSEC. He says it was an issue then and it continues to be an issue now and they are protesting to get the school closed down.
Father Bourgeois visited El Salvador to see how the people live first hand.
“When we were there we knew if we were living like the people here with our children. If we stay we die. So they’re seeking life as we would. They want to survive and that’s why so many of them are forced out of there countries in Latin America with a connection to what’s going on here,” Bourgeois said."
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| SOA Vigil Liturgy Led by Katy Zatsick ARCWP, Diane Dougherty ARCWP and Janice Sevre Duszynska ARCWP (not in photo) |
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| Charlie King - provided music |
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SOA Watch Sunday Liturgy, Saturday,
November 16, 2019 - Columbus, GA: Called to be Justice-Makers (Liturgy written by Janice Sevre Duszynska ARCWP)
Opening Song
(Now we’ll read Sunday’s
Gospel and the Writings of Salvadoran martyr Ignacio Ellacuria twice. After the first time, we’ll go around and
share a word or phrase from either that touches our heart. Then, the second
time around, each person shares why the word or phrase was important.
This is the way of the
communities in El Salvador, where the prayer never ends until everyone speaks
because of belief that God is speaking through each person to the community.
Gospel: Luke 21: 5-19 (Inclusive Bible)
Some disciples were speaking
of how the temple was adorned with precious stones and votive offerings. Jesus
said, “You see all these things? The day
will come when one stone won’t be left on top of another-everything will be
torn down.”
They asked. “When will this
happen Rabbi? And what will be the sign that it’s about to happen?”
Jesus said, “Take care not to
be misled. Many will come in my name saying, “I am the One,” and “The time is
at hand.” Don’t follow them. And don’t be perturbed when you hear of wars and
insurrections. These things must happen first, but the end doesn’t follow
immediately.”
Then he said to them: “Nation
shall rise against nation, and empire against empire. There will be great
earthquakes, plagues, and famines in various places-and, in the sky there will
be frightening omens and great signs. But before any of this, they’ll arrest
you and persecute you, bringing you to trial before rulers and governors. And it will all be because of my name-this
will be your opportunity to give your testimony. So make up your minds not to
worry about your defense beforehand, for I’ll give you the words, and a wisdom
that none of your adversaries can take exception to or contradict.
Even your parents will betray
you, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends, and some will be put to death. Everyone
will hate you because of me, yet not a hair on your head will be harmed. By
patient endurance, you’ll save your lives.
Reading:
Ignacio Ellacuria,
philosopher and rector of the University of Central America in San Salvador,
was one of the key intellectual authors of liberation theology. On November 16, 1989, he and other members of
the Jesuit community of the University were massacred by Salvadoran army
troops. Here are three of his quotes.
The Writings of Ignacio Ellacuria:
Do everything possible so
that liberty is victorious over oppression, justice over injustice, love over
hate…
Every human being is called
to solidarity in a world battling between life and death…
Always remember that there is
no conversion to God if there is no conversion to the oppressed.
Prayers of the Faithful: What
do we pray for? We pray…
Celebration of Eucharist
On the night before he died,
Jesus met with his friends, broke bread and giving thanks, blessed it. Then he
shared it with them saying, This bread is me. This bread is you. Serve justice.
In the same way, he took the
cup, poured the wine and giving thanks, blessed it. Then he shared it with them
saying, This is the wine of new life. Drink! I am with you always.
Communion Song –
Communal Blessing
"Remember that you are highly favored,
Deeply loved, and
Greatly blessed."
Closed with and addition.
"May you go forward to continue to work for justice and peace in the name of
Jesus" Amen.
Closing Song
Communal Blessing
"Remember that you are highly favored,
Deeply loved, and
Greatly blessed."
Closed with and addition.
"May you go forward to continue to work for justice and peace in the name of
Jesus" Amen.
Closing Song
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