JUSTICE JOTTINGS

August 2024

MSJC EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

You're Invited to a Virtual Retreat on September 7!

What: We hope you will join MSJC's Death Penalty Abolition and Restorative Justice Team, and a bunch of fabulous co-sponsors, for a wonderful opportunity to pause from the busyness of our schedules and spend time in prayer and reflection. Mary at the Foot of the Cross: Somebody’s Child is a virtual retreat exploring the death penalty and restorative justice. See flyer for more details on speakers, timing, and registration.

When: Saturday, September 7 starting at 1pm ET | 12pm CT | 11am MT |

10am PT | 7am HT

Register using the link below. The cost is $10 to cover speaker and technology fees. There are scholarships available if you need support, just reach out to us at info@marianistsjc.net.

Lay Women of Faith & Action Event

What: We hope you will join MSJC's Women & Justice Team as they celebrate Venerable Marie Thérèse de Lamourous this September!

When: Tuesday, September 10 via Zoom starting at

7pm ET

6pm CT

5pm MT

4pm PT

1pm HT

MSJC REFLECTIONS & RESOURCES

LGBTQ+ INITIATIVE

The 2024 LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Outreach Conference was held August 2-4 at Georgetown University in DC. One of the keynote speakers was Bsp. Wilton Gregory, who said in his homily, "The presence and the pastoral needs of our LGBTQ sisters and brothers may often be viewed as a volatile topic, but they must be faced with sincerity and genuine compassion." This sentiment is an Amen to the themes of MSJC's Imago Dei assembly in Dayton at the end of June. One of the people who participated and spoke at both event was Christine Zuba. Zuba, who is transgender, was asked by Fr. Andrea Conocchia to meet Pope Francis. Read about the conference and Zuba's invitation below:

INTEGRAL ECOLOGY

Marianist Meatless Mondays

By popular request, we are going to try to indicate when recipes are vegan or when simple adjustments can make them vegan. Our main goal remains to provide recipes that are meatless, so not all recipes will be vegan. Also, the Marianist Meatless Monday Team is cookin’ up some special programs in the coming months—one on nutrition and another discussing a powerful movie about the link between agriculture and climate change. Stay tuned!

Here are 4 new meatless recipes to try in the next month!

BEYOND MSJC OPPORTUNITIES

One Great Family: Marianist Fraternity and Inclusion Conversation Group

We are excited to share an opportunity available through NACMS this Fall--an Online Conversation Group called "One Great Family: Marianist Fraternity and Inclusion." Feel free to check out this video to learn more.

Here are the logistical details:

• 3 Tuesday Zoom Meetings Sept 10, 17, 24 from 7-830pm EDT | 6-7:30pm CDT | 4-5:30pm PDT
• Cost $15

The image of Mary and Elizabeth greeting each other at the Visitation, shows us how to create a sacred space to spend intentional time with the other, and honor our gifts, as we behold the work of God in each of us.

​As women in the Marianist Family have journeyed with each other in many varied opportunities over the years. This gathering enables us to reflect on the Magnificat and pray for continued ways to respond more justly in our world. Join us in San Antonio this October for the Marianist Women's Summit! Read more details here and register at the link below.

Marianist Encounters Conference

October 3-6 in Dayton, OH

An opportunity for the Marianist Family to deepen its commitment to Laudato Si' and the Global Compact on Education through prayer, presentations, workshops, and experiential learning. Join us!

• Schedule for the Weekend, including keynote speakers, prayers, and other important details as you consider attending
• Registration Page