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Pro-Death Catholics and the Racist Death Penalty
by Suzanne Belote Shanley Today is the second day of Advent, and I have just completed reading two women friends’ mystical writing, one a poet, Denise Levertov, another…
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St. Francis Day 2020 Recap
On October 3, 2020, Agape Community celebrated our 31st annual (and first ever virtual) St. Francis Day. The event was titled “Becoming Anti-Racist to Build Beloved Community During COVID-19…
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Are You Willing to Become an Anti-Racist? by Edgar Hayes
by Edgar Hayes While walking down the streets of NYC, I witnessed with ease how other peoples’ conscious or subconscious thoughts played out before…
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We Demand Change Now. An interview with Julie Bradey
In this interview with Brayton Shanley, Julie Bradley shares her unique experience as a bi-racial daughter of a white mother and a black father, who grew up…
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COVID-19, Environmental Racism, and the Legacy of Dr. James Cone
by Jim Robinson Throughout the spring and summer of 2020, the radical evil of systemic racism and the death-dealing impact of COVID-19 have occupied…
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Francis Day 2019 – Youth Leadership, Elder Wisdom: Creating a Nonviolent Future
Celebrating 30 Years of St. Francis Day Videos https://youtu.be/HmbJSCOiBy8 Photos St. Francis Day 2019 Photos
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Loving Life on the Margins • the story of the Agape community
Softcover • ISBN 97819483800304 • 336 pages • $24.95
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Easter Vigil
Easter Vigil at Agape was our first in-person Holy Saturday since 2020. We were blessed to have Fr. Fred Enman SJ of Matthew 25 in Worcester as…
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A PROPOSAL: MINISTRY OF VISITATION AT AGAPE
Dear friends of Agape, These are dark and concerning days as the world witnesses the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the deep political and cultural divides we are witnessing in our…
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Out of My Comfort Zone by Andrew Cowles, Holy Cross Rural Immersion
Spring break is typically a time for students to let loose, drink on the beach, and make memories that, without photo evidence, may not be remembered at all. My…
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An Agape Response to Worcester Bishop’s Threats Over Black Lives Matter Flag at Nativity School
At a Catholic School in Worcester, Red Flags By Yvonne Abraham Globe Columnist,Updated April 2, 2022, 2:58 p.m. There is so much to legitimately worry about in this world, real issues…
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Stations of the Cross on April 15 and Easter Vigil on April 16
We want to extend a special invitation to attend two longstanding annual events coming up in April. Please join with various peace and religious communities on Good Friday, April…
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Putin’s Sword is Our Sword by Brayton Shanley
Putin’s Sword is Our Sword by Brayton Shanley Russian President Vladimir Putin is behaving like an unhinged dictator hell bent on occupying and…
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Corner Square dedicated to Allah Mathematics Allah, Julie’s brother and Agape beloved
Allah’s son, Kolanji with Julie and Julie’s oldest son, Frankie A moving tribute was paid to Allah Mathematics Allah on March 17th in Roxbury’s…
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Questioning the lack of media coverage on Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis
Life at Agape includes a steady stream of inspiring resources. A good example is Clare Daly’s short address to a session of the European Parliament that was sent to…
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Holy Cross Rural Immersion 2022: Experiencing and Exploring Sustainable Living
A wonderful group of Holy Cross students participated in Agape’s rural immersion program from March 5 to the 11th. They chose to use…
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Agape’s Vision and Values Integrated Into Daily Life
“We live in the urgencies of the 21st century. At Agape we seek to create and preserve a morally coherent life in fidelity to our faith and to the…
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