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Information about gatherings, programs, resources and activities that help promote social justice.
Marianist Family -Call to Action for Immigration reform - Take the Pledge.
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Justice Reflections
Reflections on Faith and Mission - Bro. Brandon Paluch SM
Brandon reflects on the connection between our Marianist charism and his work at the U. of Dayton Fitz Center: Marianists strive to witness, form, and transform. We seek to bear witness to Christ, to form faith-filled leaders on fire for the Gospel, and to transform our world into God's kingdom of peace and kinship. At the Fitz Center, our focus is on the latter two as we educate leaders who build communities. Just as Mary taught Jesus, we participate in Mary's mission of forming servant leaders. Read more…
Be an Advocate for Justice
End Prolonged Solitary Confinement Now Tens of thousands of prisoners in the U.S. criminal justice system are currently being held in solitary confinement, most in state prisons. Those in solitary confinement are often in a cell by themselves for 23 hours a day. Some prisoners are kept in these conditions for months, years, or even decades. This is torture! Sign the petition to state officials to end this practice.
Write to our Leaders about Guantanamo Add your voice to those calling for the closing of Guantanamo.
More Action Needed on Immigration Reform - Contact Your Senators It's critical that we keep up the pressure on our legislators to pass comprehensive immigration reform. Call your senators and ask to speak with the staffer who handles immigration. Share the following message from NETWORK and the Interfaith Immigration Coalition: I want to share with Senator __________ that I support commonsense, humane immigration reform that will provide a pathway to citizenship for aspiring Americans who are currently undocumented, and that prioritizes family unity. I hope Senator _________ agrees. What is she/he doing to help accomplish immigration reform this year?
Charter for Compassion - Sign It and Support ItThe Charter for Compassion is an effort to restore compassionate thinking and action to the center of religious, moral and political life. Compassion is the principled determination to put ourselves in the shoes of the other (the Golden Rule), and lies at the heart of all religious and ethical systems. Add your name to affirm the Charter.
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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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