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Prayer Vigil and Procession in Solidarity with Immigrants
Houston’s faith community gathered July 25 for a solemn procession and prayer vigil in solidarity with immigrants across the nation and the family of Mr. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was killed by ICE in the Magnolia Park neighborhood of Houston in June. Organized by the Migration with Dignity Coalition, "Houston United in Prayer," which drew dozens of clergy and hundreds of faithful citizens to march and pray, was quickly put together to coincide with a national day of action and call to ... continue reading
Óscar Romero and Catholic Social Teaching: New Book Documents Why He Should Be a Doctor of the Church
In all of its history the Catholic Church has declared a total of only 37 men and women to be Doctors of the Church, saints who are recognized for their outstanding contribution to the understanding and interpretation of the sacred Scriptures and the development of Christian doctrine. In 2018 when Archbishop Alas of San Salvador asked that Monseñor Romero be named a Doctor of the Church, the Houston Catholic Worker, along with various others, echoed that call and recommendation. A ... continue reading
Book Review: Be Transformed: A Biblical Journey Toward a More Just World by Micah D. Kiel
On many occasions in my 45 years as a member of a religious order, I have heard that we Christians must be “signs of contradiction” to the motivations and dreams of our society. To a young man, just starting out, this challenge energized and motivated me to seek to do and to embody such a challenge. Such an ideal was helpful in choosing friends, seeking activity for justice and peace and for deep prayer to be God’s instrument in a world whose motivation so often did not reflect ... continue reading
Join the Dorothy Day Guild
Invitation to Join the Guild for the Canonization of Dorothy Day You are invited to join the Dorothy Day Guild. Membership in the Guild is free. Write to the following address: *|Dorothy Day Guild c/o Manhattan University 4513 Manhattan College Parkway Bronx, NY 10471|* https://www.dorothydayguild.org/join-us Please also send information to this address about favors received after praying for Dorothy’s intercession. ... continue reading
Our Needs at Casa Juan Diego
School uniforms Rice in two-pound packages Pinto beans in two-pound packages Canned chicken, tuna Pasta Miralax Tylenol Baby wipes Underpads for the sick ... continue reading
