Category Archives: Social Justice

Heretics, Critics, Politics, and Being Ticked

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Fred

Today I’ve been thinking about Archbishop Oscar Romero. For one, we share first names. For two, his commitment to reconciliation, justice and love for all is astounding. Listen to the love found in his plea: “And so, brothers and sisters, … Continue reading →

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Retribution Versus Restoration and a God of Second Chances

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Fred

For those of us who walk closely with people living through poverty and homelessness, or are a part of a socio-culturally diverse faith community, we know that when it comes to getting a job many of our friends face different … Continue reading →

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I Have Been the Nine

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Fred

In Luke 17:11-19 Jesus healed ten lepers–people suffering from an unexplainable and very serious skin disease. A leper was marginalized and ostracized from society. Once diagnosed with this terrible disease, he or she was forced to leave their entire life … Continue reading →

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A Psalm for Today

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Fred

I hear it in the news, from the Internet, in the neighborhoods, and in the city streets. I try to cover my ears, but the groaning is all around us. The pain. The cries. The violence. The sighs. The sickness. … Continue reading →

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“Foreigners like these”

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Fred

He was only 31 years old. For those of us who are U.S. citizens by birth, he was just like our grandparents in the 18th century. He was a “foreigner.” He was an immigrant from Guatemala. And he was homeless … Continue reading →

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