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Information about gatherings, programs, resources and activities that help promote social justice.
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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
Keeping the Big Picture in Front of Us Bro. Jim Facette SM, a member of the planning team for "Awakening the Dreamer - Marianists for Justice and Integrity of Creation," urges us to embrace the big picture when confronting environmental issues. "I want to see the big picture. For me, this is about the devastation we humans have visited upon the Earth, the destruction of our unique, our only, sacred home planet. It is incredible how we have undercut and subverted the very planetary systems (geological, hydrological, weather, etc.) on which we and the rest of the sacred earth community are totally dependent. ...(read more).
Be an Advocate for Justice
Tell Apple, Inc. - Stop Buying Minerals that Fuel Rape and Murder in the CongoSign this petition to Apple CEO Tim Cook asking that Apple lead the way in phasing out the use of conflict-minerals from the Congo. Support this effort by a native of the Congo to end the rape, violence, and devastation being fueled by the trade in minerals found in Apple's products
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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Justice Jottings – the MSJC e-newsletter. To read the latest issue, click here. To read any of the previous issues, go to the Archive. To receive Justice Jottings monthly by email, fill in your email address below:
Marianist Groups – Programs for YOU Click here for social justice programs from MSJC for Marianist communities and groups.
Social Justice…on the Light SideTo 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.
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