Social Justice

1 / World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation --     Prayer Service
       Season of Creation begins and lasts through October 4
5 | Feast of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, patron of World Youth Day: Prayer
7 | Labor Day: Prayer
8 | Anniversary of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Toolbox
     International Literacy Day: Fact Sheet
     National Grandparent's Day: Prayer
10 | World Suicide Prevention Day: Prayer Service
11 | Anniversary of terrorist attacks on the United States (2001): Prayer
15 | Hispanic Heritage Month starts and lasts through October 15: Toolbox
18 | Clean up the World Weekend: "Our Place...Our Planet...Our  
              Responsibility": Information
21 | International Day of Peace: Reflection
26 | World Environmental Health Day: Unit
27-28 | Yom Kippur: Reflection
29 | World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Fact Sheet
 

The Sisters of Christian Charity join in solidarity with all who cry out against racism in all its forms. We are profoundly troubled by the unjust murders of numerous sisters and brothers of color in our recent history. We mourn with our communities of color who have faced this injustice too often in our country. We are saddened by the continued
denial of rights for people of color in so many areas of life - in health care, employment, education, immigration, housing, and criminal justice. The well- being of ALL humanity in the United States depends on ALL of us dismantling the systemic and cultural realities of racial injustice and white privilege that have long divided and continue to divide our nation.

We are not yet “one nation under God with liberty and justice for ALL”.

As women religious we are committed to the Gospel call, “That ALL may be one…”
(John 17:21) and to the charism of inclusivity of our foundress Blessed Pauline, who
said: “Let me carry a fire of love in which ALL hearts may be enkindled”. We pray for
unity and healing and for an ALL embracing love that will hear the cry of our sisters and
brothers who are victims of injustice and inequality. We commit to being allies by
raising our voices and taking bold actions to end racial inequality in our country as we
rebuild “the beloved community”, the kingdom of God here on earth. We ask God’s
blessing on the work that lies ahead of us individually and as a community to recommit
to the values of respect and justice for ALL. “We are called to act with justice, to love
tenderly and to walk humbly with our God.” (Micah 6:4)

May we who are merely inconvenienced
Remember those whose lives are at stake.
 
May we who have no risk factors
Remember those most vulnerable.
 
May we who have the luxury of working from home
Remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.
 
May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close
Remember those who have no options.
 
May we who have to cancel our trips
Remember those that have no place to go.
 
May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market
Remember those who have no margin at all.
 
May we who settle in for a quarantine at home
Remember those who have no home.
 
During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other,
 
Let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of kindness to our neighbors.
 
Amen.
 
~ Author Unknown
 

The SCC Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation publishes a weekly update to provide information on current social justice issues as well as suggested actions that relate to these issues. Use the link in the side bar to access weekly updates.  
   
There is also a quarterly newsletter to highlight past and upcoming events as well as to provide relevant and seasonal resources that encourage social justice efforts aligned with the needs of our times.