Day 28: The Last Shall Be First
The man in today’s Gospel represents the majority in our world. He can’t get to the front of the line for an essential need.
Fr. Rafael Garcia, S.J., a Jesuit of the UCS Province, serves in El Paso, Texas, in pastoral care at ICE detention center and Southwest Key for unaccompanied minors. He is also the director of The Encuentro Project, a border immersion and educational program. Fr. Rafael is the incoming pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, adjacent to the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez border, where he previously served as pastor from 1994-2007.
The man in today’s Gospel represents the majority in our world. He can’t get to the front of the line for an essential need.
“I can’t breathe” and “they are going to kill me,” are terrifying words that whether spoken out loud, written, or held in hearts. Are we surprised that so many have identified with George Floyd’s plea for life and have taken to the streets?
There’s so much suffering around us. How is God calling you to become aware, reflect, and act with authentic solidarity?
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