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Nicaragua, Nicaragüita

November 16, 2022 4:43 pm | By Dany  Díaz Mejía

Dany Díaz Mejía, a native of rural Honduras and a John Carroll University alum writes: It is time for Honduras to do something for Nicaraguan democracy, and not for those who corrupt it.

Posted in: Voices for Justice
Tagged: Nicaragua

On DACA Federal Court Decision, ISN Continues to Call for Congressional Action

October 7, 2022 4:48 pm | By ISN Staff

It is with renewed interest that we continue to call on Congress to pass legislation that will guarantee a path to legal status, and ultimately citizenship, for DACA recipients, as well as for the nearly 11 million undocumented people who have come to call this country their home.

Posted in: Immigration, Voices for Justice
Tagged: DACA

Mission as a Common Thread: Oak Flat Prayer Run and Brophy College Prep

September 30, 2022 3:41 pm | By Brophy Native American Club

Brophy College Prep's Native American club shares the story of their prayer run for Oak Flat—a sacred Native American site threatened with destruction by copper mining. The team, though diverse in background, shared a common thread—they were inspired by the Jesuit mission of their school to act as men and women for others in pursuit of a more just vision of our Common Home.

Posted in: Environment, Voices for Justice
Tagged: Brophy College Preparatory, Oak Flat
Migrant Dignity over Political Games

Migrant Dignity over Political Games

September 23, 2022 12:43 pm | By Jorge Palacios Jr.

It is time for public leaders to end the use of migrants as human pawns in political games—and to uphold their inherent human dignity.

Posted in: Immigration, Voices for Justice
Tagged: Immigration

A Mysticism of Open Eyes in the Work of Immigration Justice

September 9, 2022 2:04 pm | By Jorge Palacios Jr.

ISN's new migration coordinator for youth engagement, Jorge Palacios, Jr., reflects on the work of migration justice in context of the Ignatian tradition.

Posted in: Immigration, Voices for Justice
Tagged: IFTJ, Ignatian Justice Summit, immigrant, Karl Rahner SJ, Pedro Arrupe SJ, Reflection, Saint Ignatius of Loyola

In Response to the School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas

May 25, 2022 1:53 pm | By ISN Staff

We are heartbroken, fearful, angry, and weary as we grapple with the continued epidemic of gun violence in the U.S.

Posted in: Voices for Justice
Tagged: Gun Violence, Uvalde

A Voice from the Border: Zaida

May 20, 2022 2:30 pm | By mike

Zaida spoke at the Kino Border Initiative on April 12, 2022, about the challenges of remaining at the U.S.-Mexico border awaiting an opportunity to request asylum in light of Title 42—the policy being used during the pandemic to deny migrants the right to seek asylum.

Posted in: Immigration, Voices for Justice
Tagged: asylum, title 42

Cannonballs Strike Whether We Realize It Or Not

May 18, 2022 1:23 pm | By mike

In honor of the 501st anniversary of the cannonball strike that changed the trajectory of St. Ignatius’ life, we’re sharing an excerpt from Eric Clayton’s new book, Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith—reflecting on one of his own "cannonball moments."

Posted in: Voices for Justice
Tagged: Cannonball, Ignatian Spirituality, Ignatian Year

In Response to the Shooting in Buffalo

May 17, 2022 10:13 am | By ISN Staff

In response to the shooting in Buffalo, New York on May 14, 2022, we offer resources on racism, gun violence, and Catholic teaching.

Posted in: Racial Justice, Voices for Justice
Tagged: racial justice

Buffalo: A Prayer for Victims of Racism and Gun Violence

May 16, 2022 4:58 pm | By Brenna Davis

God, wrap your healing love around these individuals and their families and communities, and inspire each of us to act with prophetic love so that racism and violence have no place to grow in this world. 

Posted in: Racial Justice, Voices for Justice
Tagged: racial justice

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