Category Archives: Solidarity

How should family members treat each other?  How should citizens treat each other? How should human beings treat each other?  That has been on my mind for the past few weeks, and has come to ahead with the recent events … Continue reading →

This morning I am heading to the community march against systemic violence.  I will not be alone.  There will be other people of faith and good will.  Traveling with me spiritually and concretely will be Pope Francis, all those filled … Continue reading →

I read, pondered and prayed Exodus 3:7-12 this morning.   The Lord appears before Moses in the burning bush to commission and support. The Lord said “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and have … Continue reading →

With Saint Juan Diego, we stand together under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe walking in solidarity with our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters.   The Journey: For one week Sunday September 30 to Saturday October 6, rural … Continue reading →

Action: I was at the ICE headquarters in downtown Portland July 31 and August 7. Along with the 100 other people of faith and good will I walked, prayed, sang and cried out “Let Our People Go”.  There are 123  … Continue reading →

Effective Compassion: Crossing the Sea February 10th, 2018 PCC Rock Creek, Portland Oregon Good evening everyone and thank you for coming. I am John Kingery, a member of St. Juan Diego’s Social Justice Ministry. My ancestors migrated from Germany and … Continue reading →

Immigrants and refugees are our brothers and sisters. The following is a letter patterned after one appearing in the New Testament I wrote earlier this year. Welcome these men and women searching for peace.  Do not turn them away. Dear … Continue reading →

OUR PILGRIMAGE Saturday, December 13th was a day full of rain and nasty weather.  On that day my wife Ann and I undertook a pilgrimage of celebration, peace and reconciliation. Pope Francis had ushered in the Year of Mercy two … Continue reading →

Station 13: Jesus is taken down from the cross (St. Francis shrine: St Cecilia parking lot) Theme: There is hope for the helpless Tema: Hay esperanza para los desamparados Scripture: John 19:33-37 When the soldiers came to Jesus, they saw … Continue reading →

Station 3: Jesus Falls for the First Time (Bethel UCC Peace Pole) Theme: Jesus stands for Peace and nonviolence Tema: Jesús está por la paz y no violencia Scripture: Luke 6: 27 “But I say to you, Love your enemies … Continue reading →