Fr. Shay’s Articles
Defending the human rights of children on the Internet
December 9, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Defending the human rights of children on the Internet Fr. Shay Cullen 9 December 2022 Yesterday was Human Rights Day when everyone should have reflected on their life and dignity and if their rights are respected and upheld. Those doing the upholding are human rights workers that stand for the oppressed and the poor. They […]
Read More...The power of women to change their world
December 2, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The power of women to change their world Fr. Shay Cullen 2 December 2022 First, it was the children, a three-year old boy marked with bruises and signs of abuse. Then, the eight-year old that he began to slap and kick and beat. Then Lily, the 35-year old mother with five children, could not take […]
Read More...Justice and victory for child-victims
November 25, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Justice and victory for child-victims Fr. Shay Cullen 25 November 2022 It is well established that child sexual abuse is widespread. One in every three girls is a victim and it is a crime committed in secret with threats and intimidation and that victims rarely and seldom complain and report the crime of sexual assault. […]
Read More...Church leaders call for compensation and climate justice
November 18, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Church leaders call for compensation and climate justice 18 November 2022 Fr. Shay Cullen The environmental conference on the climate crises called COP 27 in Egypt is coming to a close this week and the voice of the Catholic Church calling for climate justice and restitution payments for the loss and damage caused by the […]
Read More...The climate crisis hits poor countries the hardest
November 11, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The climate crisis hits poor countries the hardest Fr. Shay Cullen 11 November 2022 The Philippines is the hardest-hit country in Asia by the frequency and greater intensity of typhoons indisputably caused by climate change. The World Meteorological Organization says the Philippines climate disasters have increased five times more intense in the past 50 years. […]
Read More...The Catholic Church must bring abusers to justice
November 4, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The Catholic Church must bring abusers to justice Fr. Shay Cullen 4 November 2022 It is vital that the Catholic Church, non-government organizations (NGOs), development agencies and government put children at the heart of national and religious concerns. The Church and clergy must remember and act constantly on the teaching of Jesus of Nazareth when […]
Read More...Climate justice is the right of the poor
October 28, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Climate justice is the right of the poor Fr. Shay Cullen 28 October 2022 When I hike into the hills and mountains of Zambales with the Aeta indigenous farmers, their children and families, we are usually on a trek with the Preda fair trade team to plant grafted mango saplings, calamansi or rambutan trees. This […]
Read More...Can we prevent the extinction of species?
October 21, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Can we prevent the extinction of species? Fr. Shay Cullen 21 October 2021 Ask any class of school children who are steeped in knowledge and experience of the natural world, that have been on many field trips to the forests and the sea, and have seen numerous documentaries on wildlife and the challenges and harm […]
Read More...Speaking truth to power is a moral obligation
October 14, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Speaking truth to power is a moral obligation Fr. Shay Cullen 14 October 2022 Truth-telling is the work of journalists, writers and broadcasters and the duty of church leaders above all. Telling and writing the truth about wrong-doing, injustice, exploitation and abuse is above all the only way to bring the rule of law and respect […]
Read More...How to save the Philippines and the planet
September 30, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
How to save the Philippines and the planet Fr. Shay Cullen 30 September 2022 This is not a happy article. It can’t be because the truth is that we live in a sad and tough world where the super rich and powerful politicians own and manipulate the world economy, the financial markets and, above all, […]
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