We Are All Different
Personal Inclusion and Diversity Reflections From Our Parishioners are Shared.
Learn, Reflect, Act, Pray.
See the Articles in the Bulletin | Write an Article to Share.
‘Solidarity is also an authentic moral virtue, not a ‘feeling of vague
compassion or shallow distress at the misfortunes of so many people, both near and far.
On the contrary, it is a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good. That is to say for the good of all and of each individual
because we are all really responsible for all.’
St John Paul II, quoted in the Compendium of Catholic Social Teaching, paragraph 193.
Are you Looking to expand your Library and maybe your perceptions too?
Here are some interesting books by both clergy and Lay Catholic Authors:
The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice- A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola by Patrick Saint-Jean S.J.
Women Engaging the Catholic Social Tradition- Solidarity Toward the Common Good by Erin Brigham.
Everyone Belongs Created by USCCB and Kristin Sorra. This children’s book is for ages 5-12 on the reality of Racism and our Catholic response.
Doing Faith Justice: An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought by Fred Kammer S.J.
Living Justice by Thomas Massaro S.J. This book provides the vocabulary, background, and principles for connecting one’s social justice experiences to Catholic beliefs and Theology.
A White Catholic’s Guide to Racism and Privilege by Fr. Daniel P. Horan.
Called by the New Evangelization to be evangelized and go evangelize, this diversity offers great opportunity as we seek to build our Catholic Church. Carrying out the mission of the Church requires us to have intercultural competencies. To join the livestream only, register at: https://www.ccf-mn.org/events/forums.
St. Joseph Catholic Community Peace and Justice Commission
focuses on diversity, acceptance and growth.
We are honored to share with the community
The Forgiveness Project | The F Word Stories of Forgiveness Exhibit and Speaker
to create awareness, hope and the power to heal.
These events are free and open to the public, All Are Welcome.
THE FORGIVENESS PROJECT
provides resources and experiences to help people examine and overcome their
own unresolved grievances. The exhibit's testimonies bear witness to the
resilience of the human spirit and act as a powerful antidote to narratives of hate
and dehumanization, presenting alternatives to cycles of conflict, violence, crime
and injustice.
Find Out More About The Forgiveness Project and Experience the Power of Forgiving!
Visit: https://www.theforgivenessproject.com