Journeying Toward Freedom and Equity

https://ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/2021/03/23/willing-to-look-at/ We have a sign in our Florida condo that says, “Blessed.” It serves as both decoration and declaration. It blends nicely with our Florida decor (sans flamingos!) but also acknowledges our gratitude for the many blessings we try not to take for granted.  Yet, this little sign prickles. It prickles because it is a constant reminder of the disparity  between my abundance and the scarcity and suffering experienced by so many of my brothers and sisters.  What did I do to deserve my advantages? Some would say good fortune and hard work. What I have come to learn is that much of my well-being is due to my white privilege. Being white gave me a head-start right out of the gate.  How do I respond to the prickle caused by that sweet little sign? I try not to look away. I wrestle with the tension. I acknowledge that racism still enslaves our people; I continue to educate mys...

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...