When we have common ground with an organization we can support our shared aims. It doesn’t have to mean we support everything that organization stands for.I had a priest show concern for my support of a non profit that helped victims of clerical abuse because it wasn’t “Catholic friendly.” Everyday people have excuses for not supporting BLM or other social justice non profits/movements. It’s not anti-Catholic to support a movement that seeks dignity for all life. ...
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Amazing saints for Catholics to learn more about.If you are new to Anti-racism work, welcome. 💙 Here are so great Saints to intercede for you. Ask for their intercession as you do this work. ...
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"We may not have the right words, but as Catholic Christians, we will not be silent.
What is happening is wrong. Immoral. Unacceptable.
It has to stop.
We see you.
We're listening.
YOU matter."
#blacklivesmatterThis is difficult to navigate. What if we say the wrong thing? What if we make it worse?
We cannot bank our life's actions on what ifs.
ESPECIALLY if those what-ifs cause us to be complacent in addressing the issue at hand (institutionalized racism).
We may not have the right words, but as Catholic Christians, we will not be silent.
What is happening is wrong. Immoral. Unacceptable.
It has to stop.
We see you.
We're listening.
YOU matter.
#catholic #christian #georgefloyd #antiracism #ally #holdthespace #hailmarry #hailmarryblog #catholicsofinstagram #catholicsonline #BISsisterhood #weseeyou ...
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This is a great theme to write about. It is so personal to us and many people write very passionately about it.
Awesome writing prompt!