Journeying Toward Freedom and Equity

https://ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/2021/03/09/grace-mercy-forgiveness-rooted-in-accountability/ The last few days of the Ignatian Reflection got me thinking. Our actions can be bold.  How is that?  Marching in protest rallies, calling on my Legislative Representatives when they make changes that make a difference for those who are working a full-time job and take home, (again take home), $400 a week…when just the rent is over $1000 a month or when food stamps are cut (food, a basic need).  It may also mean writing letters to the editor or signing a petition against gun violence.  Maybe it is looking at my own guns.  Maybe it is looking at my activities that are killing the air I breathe. My actions can also be a little quieter and more private.  Like the day I drove by a homeless man and felt guilty because I bought these awesome homemade oatmeal cookies and decided to give them to him.  That was a sacrifice, because when I had my afternoon coffee, ...

Welcome!      We are so happy you are visiting our blog today. Our hope is that, during this holy Lenten season, we will all grow in love and understanding of God and others. This Lent, members of our parish’s Race Awareness Discussion Group, part of St. Augustine’s Social Action Ministry, will reflect on some of the daily writings featured in Lent 2021’s Ignatian Solidarity Network Series called STEADFAST: A CALL TO LOVE .        We hope that you will visit our blog throughout this Lenten season, read our reflections, and feel free to share a comment when inspired to do so. Sometimes there will be a link or two for further reading, listening, or viewing. Our goal is simply to share, not to overwhelm. Let us make this a time of prayer and renewal, a time of reflection and compassionate dialogue. I've included the link for the Ash Wednesay posting here, in case you haven't yet subscribed to the Ignatian Solidarity Network Series. Enjoy!  http...