Social Justice
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"With firm determination to give ourselves completely to God we will actively practice and promote an all embracing social justice."
SCC Constitution (Art.24)
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In the spirit of our Foundress, Blessed Pauline von Mallinckrodt, we serve as instruments of justice and peace, working on behalf of all God’s people who are victims of injustice and violence today. The work of justice and peace is integral to who we are as SCCs and inherent in our charism and mission. We stand with and advocate for those who are voiceless in our society—the poor, the marginalized, the oppressed, the vulnerable and our suffering earth —to help restore human dignity and the rights of all of Creation. We are committed to listening to and acting on the “cry of the poor and the cry of the earth” through prayer, education and advocacy.
The SCC Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation publishes a monthly 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 Updates.
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Dear SCC Family and Friends,
So much is happening on the world scene and it is difficult to take it all in. Social media and TV flood our inboxes and senses with the horrors of war, violence and hate crimes. We know that God is not indifferent to human suffering and that God's presence is revealed in our own response to human suffering and to our suffering planet. The season of Advent is a time to be awake and pay attention as we pray: "Come, O Son of Justice and Prince of Peace." It is a time to find new ways to respond to the injustices in our world. This month's Update provides some resources to be an advocate for peace and to learn more about how our Advent preparations for the coming of Emmanuel can help to bring "peace on earth and good will to all." Attached is also an Advent calendar with the theme of Reconciliation with Earth adapted from the Sisters of Charity of Convent Station.
We are still accepting donations for the migrants in New York. The Coaltion is in need of children's clothing. (sizes 4-14) You can drop items off at the Motherhouse. During Advent we are also putting Blessing bags together for the homeless in Morris County if you would like to donate travel size items or individually wrapped snacks. Have a blessed Advent and a joyous Christmas season! Peace, Sr. Patrice
"Compassion is where peace and justice kiss." - Meister Eckhart
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Contact
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Sister Patrice Owensspowensscceast.orgJPIC Coordinator -
Sister M. Joanne Ladwigjladwigshcgmail.com
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