Contemplatives In Action

A blog dedicated to the Jesuits and partners of the Detroit Province who work for or are interested in the Social Apostolate in the US Assistancy and the worldwide Society of Jesus. Visit often to be informed, be inspired and to witness the ways in which we realize our goal of the "service of faith and promotion of justice" (GC 32, D. 4). 'Contemplatives in Action' is a phrase based in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Jan. 7-13, 2007 - National Migration Week

"Welcoming Christ in the Migrant"

January 7 - 13, 2007

Bishop Barnes, Bishop of San Bernadino and Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, issued a letter about National Migration Week. You can read the full text at the following link: http://www.usccb.org/mrs/nmw/bishopsletters.shtml.

Each year, this week means to draw our attention to all those in our society who face persecution in a 'migration experience' by remembering that the Holy Family

also faced their own 'migration' from Jerusalem to Egypt.

You can also receive further information on the USCCB's campaign, Justice for Immigrants, which deals with the advocacy and education surrounding the topic of comprehensive immigration reform at www.justiceforimmigrants.org

All Jesuits in the Detroit Province are invited to the Area Day on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at St. John's Jesuit in Toledo, OH; our topic is "Strangers No Longer, Immigration in the USA"... stay tuned for further info on the event!