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Called to Ecological Conversion
One of the themes threaded throughout Laudato Si’ is the need for an ecological conversion.
![Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Climate Justice](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/09/lcusa-advocacy-generic-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Climate Justice
Please urge the President and your Members of Congress to commit the United States to bold, courageous climate action to protect the Earth.
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Relive the Beatification Ceremony for Frederic Ozanam (Video)
A video produced by the SVdP USA lets you experience the sights and sounds of being in Paris for the beatification ceremony which took place during the World Youth Days, 1997.
![Can You Put Yourself In This Picture?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/04/someone-to-guide-me-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Can You Put Yourself In This Picture?
I am not an Ethiopian at the beginning of a thousand-mile journey. Actually, I am on a lifelong journey of trying to “put on the mind of Christ,” to see things as Jesus, the stranger in my life, sees them.
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A Canadian View: Diversity is a Fact….Inclusion is an Act
As a Canadian, I know for myself and perhaps others, we tend to think systemic racism only exists in other countries but if we look at it from within our borders, we can see it exists here too.
![A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
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Sustainable Development Goals, 7 and 8
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
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“First Generation Disciples”(John 10: 14-15)
“Handing on the tradition” is a phrase often connected with matters of faith.
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Systemic Change Calls For Paying Attention
There are things we see but don’t pay attention to.
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Lead God’s Flock in the Same Way as Jesus
Jesus shows what God does to lead his flock. And so, he also gives a model for his shepherds. The crowds longed for someone to lead them out of the mess, a Messiah to guide a people in trouble. But they ended up disappointed since they did not want a suffering...