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John,

Happy Valentine's Day!

Not only is today a chance to celebrate love and friendship, it is also an opportunity to reflect on how we “love our neighbor.”

In a recent letter to U.S. Catholic bishops ([link removed]) about the situation of immigrant people, Pope Francis shared that the "love of neighbor" we are taught about in the Parable of the Good Samaritan is a love that builds community “with no exceptions.”

Saint Ignatius of Loyola, who inspires our work, is often quoted as saying, “Love is shown more in deeds than in words.” With this in mind, I would like to invite you to join me in taking action for “love of neighbor” today by sending a message ([link removed]) to our federally elected officials in Congress and the White House, encouraging them to recognize the dignity of people who migrate ([link removed]) and seek to construct policies that demonstrate a sense of love and compassion. TAKE ACTION NOW ([link removed]) .

Below are additional resources for learning, advocacy, and action on this special day dedicated to love.

Peace,

[link removed] G. Kerr
Executive Director, Ignatian Solidarity Network
RESOURCES FOR SHARING
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** Pope Francis: Defending Migrants, Deeply Rooted in Mission of Christ
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Pope Francis says defending Migrants is deeply rooted in mission of Christ in letter to U.S. clergy and people of faith. Click to read more ([link removed]) .

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** ACTION ALERT
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Join the Ignatian Solidarity Network in inviting your federally elected officials to reflect on Pope Francis’s invitation to recognize the dignity of people who migrate and seek to construct policies that demonstrate a sense of love and compassion. Click to take action. ([link removed])

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** "Love Your Neighbor" T-shirts
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Curiously, many people seem to have forgotten that loving your neighbor—especially the maginalized—is a directive from Jesus. Remind people of that through this ethically-produced t-shirt. PRE-ORDER Today ([link removed]) .

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** Jesuit Migration Network Leaders Gather As Pope Francis Expresses Concern for Immigrants in U.S.
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While not planned, meeting attendees were heartened that the start of their meeting lined up with the timing of a letter sent by Pope Francis to U.S. Catholic bishops. Click to read more ([link removed]) .

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** Stay in Love
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Help your students, parishioners, and even yourself stay connected to faith and justice after college graduation. This 16-page booklet offers options for young alumni to learn, serve, pray, grow, network, and act for justice in the Jesuit network and beyond. PRE-ORDER Now ([link removed]) .

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** ISN Lenten Series: Take Heart
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For 10 years, the Ignatian Solidarity Network’s Lenten Series has been feeding the
extended Ignatian family's hunger for sustaining, reflective content. SUBSCRIBE ([link removed]) yourself or DOWNLOAD ([link removed]) this flyer to share at your school, parish, etc.

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** Ignatian Advocacy Madness
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From February 24-April 25, join the Ignatian network in taking 5,000 actions for more just migration and environmental policies. There will be scoreboards, there will be prizes, and most of all, there will be opportunities to use our collective power to stand up for justice. Learn more here ([link removed]) .

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