Are We Contemplative Enough?

by Father Warren Savage - My mother would always say to us, do not forget where you come from. You are a child of God. Titles get in the way. We only should be introduced as children of God.  We all come from a creator who does not have partiality,

On the Side of God, Light and Justice

by Edgar Hayes - A wonderful start to the conversation of race in America--the day, music, panelists, food, attendees were all wonderful at Francis Day. Yet, it only scratched the surface. Its seedling is just bursting forth from the earth.  One day, it will produce Godly abundance. For me, to

It’s Not Easy Living with the Truth

by Ruth Bass Green - The experience on October 6, at Agape will stay in my heart and mind forevermore. I was challenged in more ways than I’d hoped Never did I think I’d be enhanced by the sage smoke Nor the panelist and the topics they shared Which was

We Must Rid Ourselves of Systemic Racism

by Tahirah Amatul-Wadud - As our country experiences such difficulty and we as a people are hurt by betrayal at its core, the single most important thing to me is to build and nurture ourselves and our community every way and every day that we can. It was cathartic to

No One Is Illegal

by Maritza Cruz - Race still matters. In 2018, there are persistent social, political, and environmental inequities, and racism is only one component of the complex system of oppression. Rules and standards in our society are not race neutral. As children of color, we learn from a very young age

Defending the Victims

by Alex Mooradian - To me, what stood out at St. Francis Day was the sense of caring among the attendees.  Everyone who spoke at the event, and who participated in the day as guests, shared the same desire to become more educated and involved.  Not everyone shared the same

Great Spirit—Jesus—God—Allah– Heal Us

by Ann Rader - It was so important for there to be a white Christian voice saying- we repent, forgive us Lord, we reject the ways of the "white Christian” militarized economic system that has wreaked havoc upon your sacred people. Which has offended you. You - the Great Spirit

Worcester Inter-Tribal Indian Council: Sacred Fire and Pipe Ceremony

By Nicole and Rick Braithewait Hunt and John Joubert - “[The challenge is] how do we come back to being one people again. We have the same spirit within us all. We’ve forgotten that.” Nicole Brathwaite-Hunt “The native part of me tells me that we’re a culture that is totally

Give Us a Seat at the Table

By Julieta Mendoza - Systemic racism has, throughout my whole life, prevented me from being in spaces like this today, from going to college, from feeling like I belong, and from finding people like me who want a revolution!

Courage to Change

by Brenna Cussen - I was beyond impressed that Agape was willing to dive into such a difficult and necessary issue. The diversity of the speakers, musicians, and prayer leaders were a testament not only to the relevance of the topic, but also to Agape's reputation and dedication to building