Teach, Reach, Preach reflects a longstanding tradition of civic engagement rooted in the Civil Rights Movement. Change begins by teaching communities about their history, rights, and the power of civic participation, reaching people through meaningful outreach and trusted relationships, and preaching a message of hope, justice, and collective responsibility that inspires action. Together, these three pillars empower communities to become informed, engaged,…
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Franciscan Saint – Saint Bonaventure
Saint Bonaventure’s Story Perhaps not a household name for most people, Saint Bonaventure, nevertheless, played an important role in both the medieval Church and the history of the Franciscan Order. A senior faculty member at the University of Paris, Saint Bonaventure certainly captured the hearts of his students through his academic skills and insights. But…
A Prayer for our Earth
A Prayer for our Earth All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers…
To Love is to Give – July
1. Perfection is not reached with folded hands. One must work at overcoming oneself; one must be guided by reason, obedience and the Rule and not be one’s own inclinations. (III, 121) 2. One must necessarily put on the new man, and one accomplishes this through accurately carrying out regulations. I assure you that it…
Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary commemorates the love of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Love is not the same as affection or liking somebody. Love means reaching out for the well-being of another–to do good for another. When we say that Mary loves us we are speaking about her determination to…
THE MOST SACRED HEART OF THE LORD JESUS.
Dzisiaj UROCZYSTOŚĆ NAJŚWIĘTSZEGO SERCA PANA JEZUSA. Pan Jezus dał św. Małgorzacie Alacoque dwanaście obietnic, dotyczących czcicieli Jego Serca: 1. Dam im łaski, potrzebne w ich stanie. 2. Ustalę pokój w ich rodzinach. 3. Będę ich pocieszał w utrapieniach. Today, THE MOST SACRED HEART OF THE LORD JESUS. Lord Jesus gave st. Margaret Alacoque twelve promises…