On September 4, more than 400 Catholics, including 50 risking arrest, were joined by Cardinal Tobin in Newark for a Day of Action for Immigrant Children.
When we speak out about injustice and violence, we, like Jesus, take some risk. Catholics are mobilizing and taking visible risks to end child detention.
The baseline family values of trust and compassion have scriptural parallels: When someone calls out for help, another person is there to answer. So, does any single argument in favor of ripping families apart withstand Gospel scrutiny?
How might I show up to service every day feeling as if I have a limitless supply of socks—even when I may not? How can I constantly return to a place of abundance, even in the midst of what feels like scarcity?
We can be far too reliant on our possessions and a bit obsessed with seeing how much we can own. Detachment is the freedom to let go.
Reflect on our common human dignity and values to create more welcoming communities and nations.
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