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Welcome to the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative

 

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Justice Happenings

Information about gatherings, programs, resources and activities that help promote social justice.

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Spring of Sustainability 2012  from March 26 through June 22. A free online series of events that can inspire you to live a greener, healthier life and transform any frustration you may feel about the state of our planet.
· 2012 Election Resources:
 

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - Dozens of resources at www.faithfulcitizenship.org can help you share Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship with your audiences in preparation for the 2012 elections.

Catholics Vote for the Common Good - Click here to find out how you can be involved in this project to articulate a vision for the common good.

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Awakening the Dreamer  - Let's Save the Earth Together
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Catholic Social Teaching on Poverty, Option for the Poor, and the Common Good  - explains why Catholic teaching calls us to develop public policies that protect those in poverty.
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How Many Slaves Work for You? Click here to find out.
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How Big is Your Ecological Footprint? Click here to find out. 

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US/Mexico Border Immersion – Watch the Video

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Adele Social Justice Project Community Starters

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Things Marianist:  How We "Do" Social Justice.
    To view an image of the front cover:  Click here.
    To order copies of this six-page pamphlet: Click here.
Resource for Community Reflection/Discussion: 
    How Marianists do Social Justice Click here.
Social Justice the Marianist Way: 
    for use with High School Students Click here.

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Want to find a film with a social justice theme? Click here for some suggestions.

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MSJC Display Board available - can be used at conferences, workshops, and other gatherings. Tells the key things about MSJC and how people can be involved in our work of social justice. Click here to see it. It's yours to use! Contact us if you want to use it.

Justice Reflections   

Six Days in Afghanistan by Jim Vogt

"It seemed that the Taliban wanted to destroy everything of beauty." - Comment by our guide Shuju in remembering the senseless destruction wrought by the Taliban in the mid 90's in the area where his mother lived.

My wife Susan and I visited our daughter Heidi recently in Kabul, Afghanistan. She has been there for the past 3 ½ years as a correspondent with the Associated Press. Several people have asked me about the trip, and especially about what I gleaned about what is or will be happening in that country with the US continuing to be embroiled in a war there. I decided to put to writing my reflections and observations. ...(read more).

Be an Advocate for Justice  


Support Bangladeshi Workers Fighting for their Rights

Workers in two large garment factories in Bangladesh have been making progress improving working conditions and wages. Now, however, management wants to fire the top elected union leaders at these factories. Over 90% of the workforce voted for these leaders and over 4000 workers have signed a petition demanding their reinstatement. Support these workers and join with the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights by signing a letter on their behalf.


Stop Rainforest Destruction - Act Now!

The Brazilian Congress has just passed a catastrophic forestry bill that gives loggers and farmers free rein to cut down huge swaths of the Amazon rainforest. Sign a petition to President Dilma Rousseff urging her to veto this legislation.


Support the Social Protection Floor Initiative.

The Social Protection Floor Initiative envisions that no one should live below a certain income level and everyone should be able to access at least basic health services, primary education, housing, water, sanitation and other essential services. The Initiative is a joint UN effort coordinated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Click here to sign a petition adding your support to this effort.

 
 





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Marianist Groups – Programs for YOU
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for social justice programs from MSJC for Marianist communities and groups.

Social Justice…on the Light Side
To keep from taking ourselves too seriously, click here for some humorous relief.  It will make you smile!

Praying for Social Justice
Sometimes the most important thing we can do, maybe the only thing, is to take our concerns to God. 
Click here to get some prayer ideas.

Visit the websites of our sponsoring groups:
  • Society of Mary
  • Marianist Lay Network
  • Marianist Sisters

    Justice Resource Library
    Click here to read articles and reports on social justice.

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