Never before in a long time that migrants and people of color have been in fear. People are protesting, being the voice of those who are not able to seek refuge and put in detention, separated and not able to be with their families, and children afraid and feeling lost without a support that they can rely on.
The fear in our communities due to what is happening in United States is real especially among the people who are marginalized. How do we use our faith to carry on and know that God is with us? Mary and Joseph traveled from Bethlehem to Egypt (Mt 2:14) to protect Jesus from the massacre of the innocents and from Egypt to Nazareth (Mt. 2:23). Some people might associate themselves with the situation of the Holy Family. Some would see their story as something different. However, we want to call Jesus, Mary and Joseph, we know that there was persecution during their time.
- What kind of persecution are we living in this generation?
- How do we cultivate peace in the period of chaos and uncertainty?
- How is love for our neighbor being lived by the people of today?
For those who would like to be in solidarity with those who could not find a place to stay, or those who could not be welcomed, and for those who are living in fear and anxiety, this is an invitation to pray, and to contemplate, and offer your time with God who is always present, loving, and gentle.
The Ignatian Solidarity Network is having.a vigil to pray in faith and not fear among with the school community with faculty, students, and administrators.
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