In the face of increased hate rhetoric, violence and the ongoing militarization of Latinx communities, a group of Catholic Latinx leaders organized a national pilgrimage to the border, teach-in, and public action.
During an immersion trip, a John Carroll University student felt heartbroken and angry. But upon further reflection, she feels a passion to be a part of the solution.
"I had longed to find a community in the Church rooted in social justice, a community committed to bearing witness to the injustices of our world."
Prayers of Hope: Defend DACA
The future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is in the hands of the United States Supreme Court.
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I am deeply saddened and appalled by the fact that we live in a world where people are literally fearing for their lives in places that are supposed to be sacred and safe.
The Overview Effect God invites us to pause to experience the "overview effect"—moments of awe and gratitude during our lives as we work for justice.
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