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Journey to Effective Compassion

Posted on May 11, 2020 by jatt79

A year ago, I began a journey from activist to advocate.  I desired to turn my concern and passion into effective compassion.  That desire was rooted in my faith.  Last Wednesday, May 6 2020, I celebrated my graduation from Villanova … Continue reading →

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Knowledge to Love

Posted on August 26, 2019 by jatt79

Knowledge to Love As summer’s heat subsides and vacation time is over, school begins for young and old. Summer is ending; education continues. St. Bernard of Clairvaux, founder of the Cistercian Abbey of Clairvaux and Doctor of the Church, wrote … Continue reading →

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Journey of Faith and Community: Sheridan to NORCOR

Posted on October 21, 2018 by jatt79

  From Sunday, September 30 to Saturday, October 6, hundreds of individuals participated in the 140 mile journey from the Sheridan Detention facility in Sheridan, Oregon  to the NORCOR in the Dalles, Oregon. Concerned local citizens collaborated with the Rural … Continue reading →

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Under The Mantle

Posted on September 30, 2018 by jatt79

With Saint Juan Diego, we stand together under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe walking in solidarity with our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters.   The Journey: For one week Sunday September 30 to Saturday October 6, rural … Continue reading →

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August of Action: Let our People Go!

Posted on August 12, 2018 by jatt79

Action: I was at the ICE headquarters in downtown Portland July 31 and August 7. Along with the 100 other people of faith and good will I walked, prayed, sang and cried out “Let Our People Go”.  There are 123  … Continue reading →

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The Power We Have

Posted on July 29, 2018 by jatt79

Dear John Francis, Happy you and Grace had a good time in the Mount Rushmore area. Regarding the current activities regarding immigration, I do support freedom of speech, but not violence. As Christians, we have been given a spirit and … Continue reading →

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Desire and Help

Posted on June 19, 2018 by jatt79

Desire and Help Jesus, I desire to be your disciple in Spirit. Jesus, help me to be your disciple in Spirit. Jesus, I desire to be your disciple in Thought. Jesus, help me to be your disciple in Thought. Jesus, … Continue reading →

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Is It Subversive?

Posted on March 12, 2018 by jatt79

Is It Subversive? On this day in 1977, Rutilio Grande, SJ was martyred in El Salvador. He along with an old peasant and teenage boy were killed in a hail of gun fire. Grande was considered a “radical” for his … Continue reading →

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I will not be silent

Posted on March 4, 2018 by jatt79

They banned refugees, I welcomed them and prayed. They criminalized immigrants, and I prayed. I realized they are our brothers and sisters. They demonized the Dreamers and their families, and I prayed. I listened and learned. I will pray! I … Continue reading →

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Effective Compassion: Crossing the Sea

Posted on February 28, 2018 by jatt79

Effective Compassion: Crossing the Sea February 10th, 2018 PCC Rock Creek, Portland Oregon Good evening everyone and thank you for coming. I am John Kingery, a member of St. Juan Diego’s Social Justice Ministry. My ancestors migrated from Germany and … Continue reading →

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