The Struggle Is One
“In Portuguese, a luta, or in Spanish, la lucha, is the struggle for survival, the struggle to bring about the Reign of God: a piece of bread, a plot of land, a just wage, a…
“In Portuguese, a luta, or in Spanish, la lucha, is the struggle for survival, the struggle to bring about the Reign of God: a piece of bread, a plot of land, a just wage, a…
Join us to hear Katie Kilcline share stories and reflections from her two years of living in Nepal: “I lived in Kathmandu, Nepal from 2006-2008 as part of Jesuit Volunteers International. During that time, the country transitioned…
For friends in town over Thanksgiving holiday, join us on Sunday 25 November for a potluck supper and my sharing on Denise Levertov—British-born American, activist, disturber of the peace, whose poetry from the 1960s to…
Maria Smith and I will share on our experience in El Salvador through the Casa de la Solidaridad program. In the spirit and anniversary of the Jesuit Martyrs we will discuss the concept of “downward…
At our next Share the Wealth gathering, Carolyn Griffeth, a long-time member of the Kabot House Community, will lead a discussion connecting personal liberation and public resistance. She will invite us to explore the questions: What is…
“Breathing with full awareness helps our mind stop wandering in confused, never-ending thoughts.” –Thích Nhất Hạnh Chris Wallach will share her experience of mindfulness and her initiatives to incorporate mindfulness at New City School,…
“I have no time to be in a hurry.” — Henry David Thoreau For our October Spiritual Exercises gathering, Lindsay Sihilling will share reflections on her experience of slowing down. We meet on Monday 22…
On Sunday 21 October, Fatima Rhodes will share stories of her work with Iraqi refugees who have recently come to St. Louis. Join us for a potluck supper beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the home…
Jean Durel, Jim and J’Ann Allen will share their perspectives and lead a discussion on Peter Block’s book, Community: The Structure of Belonging at the Allens’ home on 4519 Oakland Avenue in the Forest Park…
For our next gathering of Share the Wealth, on Sunday 7 October, Steve Tamari will briefly explain the context for the civil war in Syria and share why sectarianism is a reality but not the…