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Sister Rosemary Eyler (formerly Sister Mary Luke)
...Master of Science in education and the second a Master of Arts in educational administration and supervision. Her first ministries were as a teacher, mostly primary grades in Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, for about 15 years. In the height of the civil rights movement, she was given her first principal assignment — to St. Bridget’s School in Indianapolis, a primarily African American student body at the time. Thus began her 42 years in the role of principal! Sister...
Reflections for Reception into the Novitiate
...to transformation. She looks forward to what will open within her during the coming novitiate year if she waits with patient endurance. So, we challenge you, Stephanie, to this transformation, and we suggest you ask yourself: “Who is God inviting you to become?” Beginning today, you will be called Sister Stephanie. What does sisterhood look like for you? What is membership in a woman’s religious community inviting you to become? Recently I came upon this powerful challenge from Theologian and Civil...
White Guilt and Growth
...guilt is a term that does not lend itself to positive conversation. The term often causes negative reactions in white people who reply that they were not even alive during slavery and have nothing to feel guilty about. Many whites are quick to point out that they have many black friends and support the civil rights movement. What is missing from this conversation is the recognition that POC have been denied many advantages and it takes generations to recover. In...
A reflection for the Season of Creation
...today: “We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history there is such a thing as being too late … Over the bleached bones and jumbled residue of numerous civilizations are written the pathetic words: ‘too late.’ … Now let us begin. Now let us rededicate ourselves to the long and bitter — but beautiful — struggle for a new world.”...
Sport and Human Rights
...with murder.” Personal Freedom and Access: Equity or Equality Equity brought us the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. Equity falls under the umbrella of social justice, which falls under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Equity is a human right embedded in social justice that states all people should be treated equally and fairly based on their needs. Equity is applied without discrimination, bias, or retribution. Equality, on the other hand, is embedded in laws surrounding justice....
December 25, 2024: The Nativity of the Lord
...compassion, nonviolence, forgiveness. We have all experienced, I hope, the enfleshment of God in loving, in caring for another and being cared for, in finding peace and calm in difficult times. And in many other ways. Howard Thurman, theologian philosopher, educator, Christian mystic, and civil rights’ leader, invites us to the work of Christmas: “When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and the princes are home, When the...
A Queen’s Perspective: The ‘Daily Life’ of our Alpacas
...which we live in sustainable ways. Our ambassadors help create connections with people while providing serenity, peace and joy to those that come to see us. We also must have a haircut once a year. This will allow for the fiber to provide luxurious yarn to keep our admirers warm and cozy. Plus, we are such important creatures that even our manure can be turned into incredible natural fertilizers that give nutrients back to the land we love. You can...
Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
...U.S. world and the global world right now, there is war, violence, racism, and pain of every kind. As Christians, a month ago, we celebrated the Light of God coming into the world, bringing peace and goodwill. Yet, there seems not to be goodwill and light for all. A saying of Martin Luther King Jr. may be our guide this January 20: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can...
ISU Human Rights Day set for March 19
...featured, including Kristine Bunch (A focus on the case of Kristine Bunch v. State of Indiana, Sycamore Banquet Center); Sara Baldwin (Saving Lives by Avoiding Fast Fashion: A Guide to Choosing Quality and Sustainable Clothing, Dede I); Zoe Newbold (Stewardship of Public Lands and Invasive Species, Dede II); and Danielle Drake (Protecting Civil Rights in Indiana: An ACLU of Indiana Presentation, Dede III). The second breakout session will begin at 11 a.m., and conclude at 11:50 a.m. Four speakers will...
Immigration in the United States
...less important, less human. For Christians, this way of thinking and acting is unacceptable.’ “While an emphasis on anti-trafficking is welcomed, several of the executive orders signed by President Trump this week are specifically intended to eviscerate humanitarian protections enshrined in federal law and undermine due process, subjecting vulnerable families and children to grave danger. The open-ended deployment of military assets to support civil immigration enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border is especially concerning. Meanwhile, policies barring the consideration of any...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and the Catholic Church
...Valentine’s Day of 2025, the U.S. Department of Education issued a stark warning to schools and universities: eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or risk losing federal funding. The directive came from the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). This very office is responsible for protecting the rights of students of color, students with disabilities, and other underrepresented and marginalized groups. This move aligns with the Project 2025, a plan that threatens to roll...
Nonviolent Resistance
...did not know about nonviolent actions. We have seen this, especially during 2020 when simultaneous events were happening across the U.S. and Europe. Thirdly, which is the most exciting, segments of the global society “have come to value and expect fairness, human rights protection and the avoidance of violence.” Contemporary movements need to be strategic in their approach, incorporating mass demonstrations, as well as general strikes, boycotts, civil disobedience, sit-ins, stay-at-homes, and online teach-ins. There needs to be more staying...