Category Archives: the prison industry

A small pastoral diversion/ un pequeño desvío pastoral

Today I had the misfortune of reading a post from Think Progress, a group I have long patronized and donated money to, obviously very partial to Hillary Clinton and to her “faith.”   I found the  article triggered my gag … Continue reading

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Telling the truth is an honorable act: it is not “bashing”

“More and more I feel that the people of ill will have used time much more effectively than have the people of good will. We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions … Continue reading

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Immigration in troubled times and cold days

December 5th WCDF Vigil Vigilia del 5 de diciembre en el Centro de Detención Held by Lacey Hunter with the help of Kristi Laughlin and Silvia A. Brandon Pérez as music leader – celebrada por Lacey Hunter con la ayuda … Continue reading

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Restorative justice: in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes

Sonnet 29 When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself and curse my fate, Wishing me like to one more rich … Continue reading

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