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Words, Wordlessness and Coping with Despair
by Suzanne Belote Shanley The cascade of global and national catastrophes is so devastating that we hear repeatedly on newscasts phrases such as “There…
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Listening to the Anguish of Racism
By Brayton Shanley It all started in 2016 with Donald Trump’s Muslim taunting. Our Mission Council members were gathered for our winter meeting and the planning…
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Are We Contemplative Enough?
by Father Warren Savage My mother would always say to us, do not forget where you come from. You are…
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On the Side of God, Light and Justice
by Edgar Hayes A wonderful start to the conversation of race in America–the day,…
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It’s Not Easy Living with the Truth
by Ruth Bass Green The experience on October 6, at Agape will stay in my heart and mind…
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We Must Rid Ourselves of Systemic Racism
by Tahirah Amatul-Wadud As our country experiences such difficulty and we as a people are hurt by betrayal at its core, the…
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No One Is Illegal
by Maritza Cruz Race still matters. In 2018, there are persistent social, political, and environmental inequities, and racism…
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Defending the Victims
by Alex Mooradian To me, what stood out at St. Francis Day was the sense of caring among the attendees….
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Great Spirit—Jesus—God—Allah– Heal Us
It was so important for there to be a white Christian…
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Worcester Inter-Tribal Indian Council: Sacred Fire and Pipe Ceremony
By Nicole and Rick Braithewait Hunt and John Joubert “ how do we come back to being one people…
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