“We observed his star in the East” (Mt 2:2) Raise us up and draw us to your perfect light Readings for Day 1 of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Zechariah 4:1-7 Expand The angel who talked with me came again, and wakened me, as one is wakened from sleep. 2 He said to me, “What do […]
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CORPORATE STANCE: OPPOSITION TO HUMAN TRAFFICKINGBuilding on our Consistent Ethic of Life stance that “we reverence the sacredness of life and address injustice in a spirit of respect, compassion, and solidarity,” we Dominican Sisters of Springfield oppose the trafficking of human persons, especially that of women and children. We will continue to educate ourselves. We
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Illinois Student Assistance Commission congratulates 27 Sacred Heart-Griffin students for their exceptional academic achievement. Sacred Heart-Griffin Principal, Kara Rapacz, is pleased to announce that 27 students from the Sacred Heart-Griffin graduating class of 2022 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency,
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The Humanitarian Situation in Myanmar As a result of the fast spreading of civil war, the civilians had to flee for safety either to the jungle or to other villages or towns where they considered safer. In the conflict zones, the military forces would shoot anyone found in the streets and arrest anyone caught delivering
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This information originally appeared on USCCB.org and has been reposted with permission. January 1 is the World Day of Peace! Every year on January 1, the Holy Father marks the World Day of Peace with a special message inviting all people to reflect on the important work of building peace. This year’s message is the latest in
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“What are your New Year’s resolutions?” This is a typical conversation starter this time of year, isn’t it? What do those resolutions represent? It seems they have much to do with personal aspirations, dreams, and desires for our self-improvement and personal growth. If you’d like some prayer support from our sisters to accompany you on
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Note: This post accompanies content in the January 2022 issue of JUST Words. For more context, read the magazine here. For generations, people of faith have sought ways of prayer to guide their hearts toward the wisdom of God. One of those methods, lectio divina—or “holy reading—has withstood the test of time. By quieting oneself
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Being Antiracist. National Museum of African American History and Culture Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Teaching Hard History: American Slavery. Learning for Justice. Reflection, Inquiry, Self-awareness, and Empathy: Strategies to Integrate Racial Equity in Teaching. DePaul University. Yes, Critical Race Theory is compatible with Catholicism. Here’s why. America Magazine. Critical race theory is a
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Code Switch. Fearless conversations about race tackled with empathy and humor. The Gloria Purvis Podcast. Catholic commentator, Gloria Purvis centers the opinions, stories and experiences of individuals who have been marginalized in the Catholic Church and in society. Sounds Like Hate. An audio documentary series from the Southern Poverty Law Center about the dangers and peril
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In Venezuela, human rights were part of the Venezuelan democratic legislation, although compliance was questionable, particularly during the social explosion of 1989 known as “Caracazo.” The current Constitution recognizes, expands and elevates human rights, though there are cases where it has become clear they are being violated. Human rights in Venezuela is considered to include
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Voting has been the democratic form par excellence used by citizens to settle political conflicts. The people understood that voting in elections was the most important component of what Democracy means, although elections are not enough for the preservation of Democracy, as sometimes voting does not necessarily mean electing. In a democracy, all members of
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Ready to learn more? Visit our Construction Updates page for more information on WHY we are remodeling, HOW it will benefit our sisters, and WHAT you can do to help. Click Here December 8, 2021 It’s been a while since we’ve provided an update on the remodeling at Regina Coeli, but the news is good.
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Rule of Law refers to the State governed by laws and other legal norms, where the authorities are accountable. In Venezuela, according to the 1999 Constitution, Article 2 Venezuela constitutes itself as a Democratic and Social State of Law and Justice, which holds as superior values of its legal order and actions those of life,
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Elizabeth Garnier-Little, right, with her sister Wanda Garnier and Sister Barbara Ann Bogenschutz, OP, at Our Lady of the Sioux Parish, Oglala, S.D., in 2017. Elizabeth Garnier-Little is an 80 years-wise Lakota woman born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Oglala, South Dakota. A teacher of all grades K-12 for 52 years,
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