“We cannot tolerate to turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet defend the sacredness of every human life.”  Pope Francis, Papal Audience – 3 June 2020
 

These are trying times as cries for racial justice are being voiced again throughout our nation.
Here are four simple ways that you can help:

1. Educate - Learn more about the current situation along with the history of racial injustice.  Become more familiar with Catholic Social Teaching and the Dignity of Human Life to discover how it relates to racism.  Read what Church leaders are saying.
   • Watch Archbishop Gregory and others on a panel discussion on “Racism in our Streets and Structures” Watch HERE
   • Read Archbishop Gregory’s statement on the death of George Floyd and nationwide protests in English or Spanish.
   • Watch Pope Francis’ address to the Papal Audience on 3 June 2020 HERE
2. Speak-up – Promote justice by calling for the end of racism.  Be bold and advocate, your voice is needed!  Join a newly formed group here at St. Rose that will be discussing and planning different forums and events related to this issue.  Interested?  Contact Sherry Moitoza at: smoitoza@strose.com 
3. Stretch – Do something, say something or read something about racism that stretches you out of your comfort zone.  Challenge yourself with something new each day.
4. Pray – Archbishop Gregory reminded us: “Since we are confident that the Father always hears our prayer for reconciliation, together, we join in peaceful, non-violent protest, action, and prayer for the balm to cure all forms of racism starting today. Please join me in asking Our Father for the balm of love, justice, peace, compassion and mercy to end racism and hatred now. Come, Holy Spirit, come.”
   • Click HERE to see the USCCB has a new resource - Stations of the Cross - Overcoming Racism

"Social justice concerns the social, political and economic aspects and, above all, the structural dimention of problems and their respective solutions."  Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, no. 201

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