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On Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Villanova Church, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, President of Villanova University, delivered a homily about one of his favorite episodes in Jesus’ life (link to homily below) .
It is the story regarding Jesus’ “encounter” with the Samaritan Woman at the Well (Jn 4:5-42). Beginning at 1’46’’ in this recording of the homily, Father Peter connects well the dialogue between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well to the importance of all of us Catholics needing to engage in dialogue with the “Other”. Father Peter describes that the Samaritan Woman sets aside her biases (“these things”) and she takes the time to get to know Jesus “as a person”. And Jesus does the same. There is a “breakthrough” when she is able to move past all the “stereotyping.” And she listens to him. And He listens to her. The barriers are broken and they begin a “dialogue” with each other. And “something new and different happens.” Father Peter urges “that is what Lent is about. That is what Christianity is about”.
The parish Anti-Racism Committee urges that is what anti-racism is about too.
Anti-racism is as central to our Catholic faith journey as is Love. We invite you to join your fellow parishioners for learning and sharing and growing together in our Catholic faith as we learn to move past all the “stereotyping” and break “barriers” and listen to each other.
To receive the Zoom link to the next Anti-Racism Committee program, please send your name and email address to Cathy Van Kula, Director of Christian Service at service@stvparish.org
Peace be with you.
https://vums-web.villanova.edu/Mediasite/Play/5d413268e9b24a3ea07a20efc933b3dc1d
It is the story regarding Jesus’ “encounter” with the Samaritan Woman at the Well (Jn 4:5-42). Beginning at 1’46’’ in this recording of the homily, Father Peter connects well the dialogue between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well to the importance of all of us Catholics needing to engage in dialogue with the “Other”. Father Peter describes that the Samaritan Woman sets aside her biases (“these things”) and she takes the time to get to know Jesus “as a person”. And Jesus does the same. There is a “breakthrough” when she is able to move past all the “stereotyping.” And she listens to him. And He listens to her. The barriers are broken and they begin a “dialogue” with each other. And “something new and different happens.” Father Peter urges “that is what Lent is about. That is what Christianity is about”.
The parish Anti-Racism Committee urges that is what anti-racism is about too.
Anti-racism is as central to our Catholic faith journey as is Love. We invite you to join your fellow parishioners for learning and sharing and growing together in our Catholic faith as we learn to move past all the “stereotyping” and break “barriers” and listen to each other.
To receive the Zoom link to the next Anti-Racism Committee program, please send your name and email address to Cathy Van Kula, Director of Christian Service at service@stvparish.org
Peace be with you.
https://vums-web.villanova.edu/Mediasite/Play/5d413268e9b24a3ea07a20efc933b3dc1d
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ANTI RACISM COMMITTEE
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you are interested in joining the ARC discussions and/or learning more about ARC, please contact Cathy Van Kula at service@stvparish.org.
Lent 2021 Virtual Prayer Service - "Stations of the Cross, Overcoming Racism"
Members of the parish Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) recently recorded the USCCB text via Zoom, a reflection of the Stations of the Cross and overcoming racism. The recording concludes with "Suscipe" recorded by the parish choir. Reflection from Sunday, October 25, 2020
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Here is the link to the Examen program recordings
Sunday - April 3rd | The Community Breakfast Collaborative Presents HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: THE HISTORY OF SLAVERY AND MAIN LINE FAITH COMMUNITIES. For a detailed letter from Colin McCrossan Click here. The 2021 Peace Award Ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 28, 2021 Online, 7:00 pm The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival has picked up the unfinished work of the civil rights movement begun in 1968. People are coming together to confront the interlocking evils of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism and the war economy, and the distorted moral narrative of religious nationalism.
Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis will accept the award during a Webinar and speak about their organization. https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/peaceandjustice/adstvpa.html A Racial Justice Examen, October 26, 2021, St. Thomas of Villanova parish Antiracism Committee - YouTube
A racial justice examination of conscience following the practice of "Examen" of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The recording contains images to aid in reflection. www.youtube.com Here is the link for the article shared by Eilise Rouse:
https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/how-ignatius-loyola-can-help-us-break-through-barrier-racism How Ignatius of Loyola can help us break through the barrier of racism | National Catholic Reporter How Ignatius of Loyola can help us break through the barrier of racism Book excerpt from Jesuit Regent Patrick Saint-Jean's 'The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with ...www.ncronline.org "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
Click here for Program Notes from 9/28/21 parish book discussion of The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison ARC WHAT WE'VE BEEN READING The Anti-Racism discussion group Committee (ARC) of the parish met via Zoom November 18, 2020 to reflect on the Augustinian province 11/11 webinar on “Augustine on Catholic Social Teaching as Applied to Racism/Black Lives Matter.” One of the aspects we discussed was how to apply "fraternal correction" from the Rule of Augustine: How might we be called to speak up, to "correct" when a friend or family member makes a racist comment? One might lovingly "correct" another, saying "My Catholic faith informs me that God loves everyone, so I would appreciate it if you refrain from making that type of hurtful comment." The link to the Augustinian province recorded program and suggested reading is available here: https://www.augustinian.org/news/justice-peace-online-community |
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