What you can do Help our brothers and sisters in India who are promoting peace and an end to violence and exploitation against children, women and indigenous (tribal) communities. Pray each day for the Dominican Family in India and for the people who suffer and those who work to alleviate their pain, especially:*For women and […]
As part of the Global Month for Peace observed by Dominicans Worldwide, we’re supporting our Dominican sisters and brothers in India, where Dominicans are active in ministries supporting youth, women, and indigenous peoples. In India there are: 452 Dominican Sisters in 7 congregations 5 Contemplative Dominican Nuns 159 Dominican Friars 143 Dominican Laity in 6
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Every day we learn more about the appalling conditions facing children, women, and men in detention centers along our southern border. The situation is unconscionable. If you are like me, you might feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by the images of children and adults housed in overcrowded filthy conditions, conditions that fail to respect their dignity
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This is one of life’s challenges: When we realize the magnitude of danger facing humanity and Earth because of climate change, it seems sensible to hide under the covers rather than get out of bed. When we notice our values and freedoms being eroded everyday by people who purport to protect them, it is easiest
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Download the PDF. Goal 1 – No Poverty End Poverty in all its forms everywhere. Summary: While extreme poverty has diminished since 1990, the United Nations reports that 11% of the world’s population (nearly 800 million people) still live on less than $1.25 per day and without basic social protection systems. Poverty is an ongoing,
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Download the PDF. Goal 5 – Gender Equality Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Summary: They were ready to stone the woman to death—but not her partner in the act. Discrimination and violence against women—both physical and structural—continues to be all too common in our world. May we hear and heed the call
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Download the PDF. This is part two. Go to part one. Goal 13 – Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Summary: The year 2017 was one of the three warmest on record and was 1.1 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial period. The world continues to experience rising sea levels,
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Download the PDF. This is part one. Go to part two. Goal 6 – Clean water and sanitation Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Summary: “Prodigal” is defined as “spending money or resources freely and recklessly, wastefully extravagant.” All too often we are prodigal in our use of water and
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Download the PDF. This is part two. Go to part one. Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Summary: Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs that stimulate
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Download the PDF. This is part one. Go to part two. Goal 4 – Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Summary: Although there has been much progress in global education, the barriers holding children back from reaching their full potential through quality education still exist. When
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Download the PDF. Goal 3 – Good Health & Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Summary: When our needs are met, we are often unaware because our attention is not on them. Likewise, we may not see the glowing light of transfiguration as our souls and spirits shine, but
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Download the PDF. Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Summary: Jesus’ temptation in the desert reminds us that Jesus, too. was called to discern his relationship with the world around him. His choice was clear: to respect all creation, to seek the common good over personal satisfaction. May
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End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture Download the PDF. Pope Francis reminds us: “Indifference to our neighbor and to God represents a real temptation for us Christians… When we fast from this indifference, we can begin to feast on love.” Through our almsgiving, prayer and fasting this Lent, may
