Embodying Unifying Love in Challenging Times
As we respond to the urgent needs of our immigrant neighbors, may we be grounded in hope, love and faith in our loving God who stands with the marginalized.
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We have committed ourselves to respond boldly to injustice and dare to be prophetic. These are the latest stories about our work to advocate for justice and how you can join us.
Affirming Human Dignity in a Time of Violence
We stand with all people whose lives are threatened by violence, war and hatred. Thus, we hold firm to the belief of the human dignity of all persons.
Advent: Mindfully inclusivity
As we prepare in this last week of Advent, may we discern how to more fully live the charism of unifying love, which so beautifully reflects Jesus, pours out the wild love of God into the world’s brokenness and creates inclusivity.
Advent: Dare to be mindfully prophetic
As we continue our Advent journey, the third Advent candle represents joy, and is known as the shepherd’s candle. As we hear of the shepherds’ joy at the birth of Jesus, let us recall that Jesus first revealed himself to the poor, the overlooked and the oppressed.
FAITH Accompaniment Program
Sister Maureen Evelyn Brown, CSJ and Ryan Martin-Spencer wrote brief reflections on their experiences attending immigration hearings with the FAITH Program.
Advent: Mindful in Caring for Creation
As we continue our Advent journey, the season of waiting and listening, the second Advent candle represents peace and preparation. As we await LOVE to enter the world, let us prepare and experience peace by being mindful in caring for Creation.
Advent: Mindfulness for Hope
As we enter Advent, the season of waiting and listening, the first Advent candle represents hope. Throughout this Advent, we are going to focus on four themes of mindfulness, starting with mindful spending.
Mass at the Border
The 28th annual Mass at the border took place on November 1 in El Paso, Texas. This Eucharistic celebration brings together communities in Texas, Mexico and New Mexico to pray for migrants.
There is no “away”
When I was invited to write a reflection about ecological conversion, I immediately Sister Ida Robertine Berresheim came to mind. I distinctly remember a talk she gave in Los Angeles decades ago, where she opened my eyes to the reality that there is no “away” to which we throw things.
Sister Noriko’s Experience in Hiroshima
Sister Noriko Kuroki, CSJ went to Hiroshima, Japan, to participate in peace events on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing.