Category: Social Justice & Inclusivity
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October Matching Donation Challenge: Refugee Response
Inspired to compassion by a world in conflict, we can turn to scripture to consider how the Holy Family would respond in similar circumstances. Mustard Seed Training’s free monthly download is the Flight into Egypt. Artwork is by Joan Bratt, and activity by Meagen Farrell. The document includes: Scripture Reflection Activity Supplies Refugees May Need […]
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Painting Jesus: A Reflection for Artists and Catechists
In an increasingly diverse American church, how should we use images of Jesus for teaching children? One artisan reflects on her own experience & methods.
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Will Opening Businesses Sooner Save Lives?
Many people are justifiably concerned about the impact of COVID-19, not only on health but on the economy: Some people suggest that suicide rates will increase if we do not put people back to work immediately. They claim that more children in the U.S. will experience neglect and starvation. They demand we act today to […]
Meagen Farrell
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Review: Monks’ Bread Fundraiser for Our Church
In a church, your fundraisers should do more than bring in money! They should teach your values. We used a Monks Bread fundraiser to buy kid-sized furniture.
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Daily Reading: Celebrating Our Adoption Day!
This morning, I got to read one of my favorite verses in scripture. The first reading is from Acts 15, when the early Christian communities have gathered in Jerusalem to deal with one of the biggest controversies in the early Church. As you may have figured out by now, I love to study controversy, and […]