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Video: Reflections on the Beatification of Fr. Rutilio Grande, S.J.

Francisco Mena, executive director of CRISPAZ in El Salvador, shares reflections on Fr. Rutilio Grande's life, his impact on the life of St. Oscar Romero, and his legacy in this video.
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Bringing the Voices of Asylum Seekers From Nogales to Washington, D.C.

A student at Brophy College Preparatory speaks about his experience standing with asylum seekers in Nogales, Mexico, and then being a part of bringing their voices to Washington, D.C., during the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
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The Jesuit Border Podcast: A Q&A with Fr. Brian Strassburger, S.J.

Fr. Brian Strassburger and Fr. Louie Hotop are two recently ordained Jesuit priests, who, for their first mission, have been sent to Brownsville, TX to work along the U.S.-Mexico border. They recently launched a podcast highlighting realities faced by migrants at the border, and the Catholic response.

A User’s Guide to Catholic Social Teaching: Author Q&A

ISN recently spoke with Fr. William O'Neill, S.J., author of a new book, Catholic Social Teaching: A User's Guide, which began as an introduction to the Catholic Church’s social teaching for the Jesuit Refugee Service.

Boosting God’s Signal

In the chaos of the world—in our own small roles—we can manifest peace to others in our everyday lives. We can be available. When we hear the cry, we can be the ones who respond.
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Author Q&A: The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice

ISN spoke with Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J., author of The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Mediations with Ignatius of Loyola.
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Biodiversity As a Sacred Gift from God

Threats to biodiversity and our current climate emergency go hand in hand—we are called to take action, remembering that creation—animals, plants, ecosystems, and all natural things—is a sacred gift from God.
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Cannonball Examen: The Cry of the Earth as a Cannonball Moment

For us, living with the effects of climate change now, in this very moment, we find ourselves faced with our own global cannonball moment—a moment of agony and opportunity.
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Finding Our Maña—Passing a Pathway to Citizenship

Life can be like an old broken vacuum, and you could spend hours trying to fix it. But you can’t give up. You must keep working on it until you find your maña, or trick. We must find our maña in passing a pathway to citizenship.

An Examen for Transition from the Pandemic Year

As we emerge from pandemic life in slow fits and starts, praying with this adapted version of St. Ignatius’ Examen can help us to identify the graces and challenges of the past year and to hear God’s invitations going forward.
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¡Vamos a la Milpa! Sowing Seeds of Hope and Solidarity in Honduras

A recent delegation, invited by Honduran Jesuit Padre Melo and Sister Rosa Maria Trochez, SSND, traveled to Honduras to accompany human rights and environmental defenders and to celebrate an initiative known as Vamos a la Milpa.

Discerning Deacons: An Interview with Co-Directors Casey Stanton and Ellie Hidalgo

ISN spoke with Casey Stanton and Ellie Hidalgo, co-directors of Discerning Deacons, a project committed to engaging Catholics in the active discernment of the Church about women and the diaconate. 

ACTION ALERT Protect Asylum Seekers: End Title 42

8 Steps Toward Being an Antiracist Parent

The work of antiracism isn’t just for adults—check out eight ways that you can work toward raising antiracist children, from the Antiracism Task Force at St. Ignatius Church in Baltimore.

Recommit to God’s Work

My energy wanes whether I’m caring for my daughter or working on some great feat of justice. And that’s alright. We are called to be patient with ourselves—and then to recommit to the good work God has asked of us.
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Profit at Great Cost: Plastic and the Intersection of Environmental and Racial Justice

The ethos of companies producing plastics is not one of care for the common good, or our common home, but one of the bottom line and growing profits — which drives systemic issues like environmental racism.
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Wide-Ranging Catholic Call for Regional Church Response to Needs of Migrants

A wide-ranging group of Catholic organizations, including many connected to the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) throughout the Americas, is encouraging Catholic bishops throughout the United States, Mexico, and Central America to work collaboratively to protect migrants and improve life in the communities they are fleeing from. 

VIDEO: Miriam Aimee Uribe – Virtual Solidarity on Tap

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Remembering George Floyd with a Steadfast Commitment to Racial Justice

On the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, we ask—are we willing to be people of love, of peace, hope, and of justice? What will each of us do to build a society where no one’s breath is stolen?