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New growth from an old church
… for 250 years, foreigners in their own land. As millions of immigrants arriving from Europe flooded into the Southwest, Mexican-American citizens were exploited and discriminated against. …
Cardinal: Welcome immigrants based on Gospel mandate
… the Know Nothing Party of the 1850s up to today's border-guarding militiamen. "The so-called 'flood of immigrants' has always alarmed some native-born Americans," he said. "Some feared job …
The heartbreaking tales of Guatemalan immigrants
… leads a group across the border and through the desert. One described how she swam through a flood on the Rio Grande. Another was pregnant. A third brought her 6-month-old son. They talked …
Lent in a Philippines cemetery village
… N.J. Viehland … MANILA, Philippines … -- More than 300 flood victims who have moved temporarily into bunkhouses in an old cemetery in Cagayan de Oro … two evacuation centers set up for residents whose houses were washed away or ruined by the flood unleashed by Typhoon Sendong (also known as Tropical Storm Washi) in December. More than … civic groups and humanitarian organizations bringing relief and other aid to victims of the flood. He said the church's main role is building communities of hope . Workers and volunteers of …
Don't lose hope, even in hardship, pope tells Middle East Christians
… there's the impression that people are afraid to detach themselves even for a moment from the flood of words and images filling every day," he said. He said Jesus taught his disciples how to …
Broken windows and rainbows: remembering James Q. Wilson
… am. And I have never forgotten those odd cartoon-colorful windows. Like a rainbow after a flood, they were sign of better things to come. …
Taking responsibility for ourselves, our world
… paper with a list of calamities: war, poverty, homelessness, violence, unemployment, famine, flood, greed, apathy, crime, global warming, flash mob vandalism, an out-of-touch hierarchy, … wisdom and extend their challenges to all of us. Through the story of Noah and the great flood, the authors of Genesis remind us that no one goes it alone in this world. God has chosen …
Countdown to London
… in the UK using the Games to increase attention on the faith. The article brought back a flood of memories. I used to be an Olympic-holic. I watched round-the-clock coverage. In 1976, my …
Filipino bishops seek to stay clear of impeachment trial
… BEC he worked with in San Fernando, Bukidnon, fought to stop illegal logging that was causing flooding and droughts in the southern Philippines town. "Even if Corona is found guilty and is …
No, I'm Not Becoming a Republican
… as the latter policy would cost them votes in Miami. It is time to end the embargo of Cuba and flood that island with ideas and investment. The Republicans’ tenacious commitment to the …
The God of love came for all, no matter the religion
… They are all gathered and come to you, your sons from afar, your daughters tenderly carried. A flood of camels will cover you. Caravans from Midian and Ephah. Those from Sheba will come, …