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Turning to One Another
I long for a time where instead of casting judgement about “What’s wrong,” we can come together in relationship and begin to ask, “What’s possible?”
Remembering ASC Martyrs
This week we remember the five ASC missionaries who were murdered in 1992 in Liberia. Br. Daryl Charron wrote an update on justice efforts.
“Roamin’ Catholics”
We were not looking for a church home; we were being challenged to continue the life lessons we had learned through our relationships with the Precious Blood…
REMEMBRANCE OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI
from Gabino Zavala, Justice and Peace Director At 8:15 am on August 6, 1945, Hiroshima became the first city to suffer an attack by a nuclear weapon. Many were immediately incinerated. Thousands more died in the next four months because of the effects of nuclear...
The Bond of Charity Must Extend to All
by Fr. David Matz, C.PP.S., Sonnino Mission House, Berkeley, California As vaccinations allow the re-opening of all that was closed during the pandemic, it is a delight to see children in the school playground in Berkeley again. A coach was out with the children when...
Take Action For Common Sense Laws
from Gabino Zavala, Justice and Peace Director This week we entered Holy Week, the days leading to the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. As we reflect on the Paschal Mystery, especially the Cross of Jesus, we should recognize that in our midst there are many...