In this demented inn where can the peace of Christ be embodied?
A procession from the Shrine to the Military Archdiocese
Dec. 10, 2007 leaflet Posada
A witness at the Military Archdiocese, Washington, D.C. December 10, 2007
photographer: Susan Crane
leaflet Posada
Pictures of the walk from the National Shrine to the Military Archdiocese
December 10, 2007
As we gathered at the National Shrine, we were drawn to reflect on this sign: " The Catholic University of America, founded in 1887, in service to church and to nation." We wondered about such a commitment. How can an institution serve the Church and this Nation and still serve the nonviolent Jesus? Would that the sign would announce that this Catholic University served the formation of conscience and gospel values in all its students.
Liz McAlister holds the Jonah House donkey, Vinnie.
Leaving the national shrine. Mary, Joseph and the Jonah House donkey lead
the procession.
The sign in the background, "In this demented inn, where can the peace of
Christ be embodied?"
Carmen Trotta, from the New York Catholic Worker, is ready to clean up
after the donkey.
The door is locked, Mary, Joseph, the nonviolent Jesus, and pilgrims are
waved away. Inside the locked room we can see the reflection of a Christmas tree.
Scott Wright (EPICA) holds a picture of Franz Jaegerstatter, Sr. Pilar holds a
sign "Carmelite Sisters of Charity: Committed to Justice, Peace and
Nonviolence."
Art Laffin (Dorothy Day Catholic Worker) holds the bullhorn for Judith Kelly,
who is remembering prisoners Steve Kelly, S.J., Betsy Lamb, Franciscians
Louie Vitale, Jerry Zawada and all prisoners held around the world. Sr. Alice Zachman (TASSC), Eda Uca-Dorn, John Downing (Pentagon Area Pax Christi).
Dorothy Day Catholic Worker volunteer extrodinaire, Christine Haider, and
Sr. Rose Gallagher, SNJM outside the Military Archdiocese.
Over the wall of the military Archdiocese, we hold the banner: In this demented inn, where can the peace of Christ be embodied?
