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Who Builds Our House – Whose Voice do We Hear?

Psalm 127: 1-2 If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do its builders labor; if the Lord does not guard the city, in vain does the guard keep watch.  Sirach 35:12-17 Give to the Most High as he has given to you,  generously, … Continue reading

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Public Education: Under Attack

I’m a product of public-school education (elementary through high school), and Catholic universities and public community colleges.  Those experiences provided me with knowledge, tools to critically apply that knowledge, and reinforced the values learned from my family.  Education has utilitarian … Continue reading

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We will be judged

As individuals, the whole Catholic Church in the USA, and our nation will be judged by how we treat the poor, stranger, hungry, naked and those in prison. Thank you God for this call to justice from Archbishop Wenski of … Continue reading

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IF I CAN DREAM: CALL TO ACTION

Three weeks ago, I was talking on the phone with a friend.  They said, “Why Aren’t there protest songs like the 1960s and 70s?”   I reflected and yes, prayed about it. Music is very important in my life.  I have … Continue reading

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Immigration Resources:

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Passing of Pope Francis

Pull down for more languages. “Love, which is the heart of the Beatitudes, even if it seems weak in the world’s eyes, in fact always triumphs.”  Pope Francis – Homily in Bagdad Cathedral 2021 I woke this morning and heard … Continue reading

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Encuentro Immigración/Encounter Immigration

Updated: March 3, 2025 Select flag to translate page. Prayer, Music and Videos Oración de apertura: Para el inmigrante y refugiado, el cambio puede requerir dejar atrás a la familia, los amigos y el hogar. Cuando hacemos espacio en nuestras … Continue reading

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Will We Slink Away

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed … Continue reading

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Encuentro Inmigración/Encounter Panel Discussion

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Love Remains

We should love one another just as he commanded us. The present form of the world passes away, and there remains only the joy of having used this world to establish God’s rule here. All pomp, all triumphs, all selfish … Continue reading

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