By David Burrows
From the Catalyst, Summer 2018
The Religious Social Action Coalition of Newfoundl and and Labrador (RSACNL) explores the various ways that people of differing faiths continue the work of advocacy for poverty elimination. Their hope is to establish a living wage for the province, and to advocate for a mechanism to apply a […]
[…] widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this placeâ (Jeremiah 22:3). When we look at the global migration crisis, this call to serve becomes evident in practice. Churches have played a big role in Canadaâs refugee resettlement process. They are frequently Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), thus occupying an integral role in the private […]
World Refugee Day is marked internationally on June 20 annually. This is an occasion to educate the public about refugee issues and to mobilize political will and resources to address problems and celebrate achievements thus far.
The future to which we return must look different from the past. Not just in defending against an infectious virus, but also in resisting a society marred with poverty and ecological devastation.
[…] minutes slowly praying this prayer. Then I prayed Sr. Marlene Kellyâs prayers of intercession received from your CPJ email and other intercessory prayers found on websites. I practice centering prayer twice a day so, spent the last 15 minutes of my hour resting in the silence.â âAnonymous âMy hour of prayer for climate justice […]
[…] is a time when we are challenged to make sacrifices in our lives to make room for Godâs presence in us and Godâs call for us. The practice of giving something up is common in many Christian traditions, and usually involves letting go of a bad habit or guilty pleasure for personal improvement. The choices we […]
Alongside my personal journey, I have joined my voice with thousands of people in Canada calling on the federal government to make policy changes that will move us further and faster towards the Paris temperature goals.
[…] readers a bit about Our Voices Matter (OVM)? OVM: Our Voices Matter is a group of people with developmental disabilities who come together to learn about and practice self-advocacy. Members are people who use the services of Christian Horizons, a non-profit, developmental services organization. The Ontario Our Voices Matter advisory council meets monthly to […]
by Danielle Rowaan âWhen you hear about all the assimilation policies one after the other, you sit back and think âwhoa,ââ says Shannon Perez. Shannon has experienced and led the Blanket Exercise, an interactive workshop developed by KAIROS that walks participants through the history of Canada from the perspective of Indigenous peoples, dozens of times.
