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Feeding the Problem
We navigated the never-ending hallways of power-walking nurses and blinking machines looking for our friend, a neighbor from the Cabrini-Green rowhouses. He was about to be discharged after spending nearly a week in the hospital for issues related to his … Continue reading
A Walk for Change
“Be safe!” “Stay away from the Southside.” These are a few examples of the many advice friends and family gave me before I left for Chicago. Up until now, most of them did not know about some of the areas … Continue reading
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Tagged Benedictine volunteer, Chicago, gangs, gun violence, poverty, streetwork, witness
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For the Least.
In one of our usual strolls through the Cabrini Green row-houses, the sidewalks were abandoned and the air eerily still. Where was everybody? We soon understood. As soon as we spotted our teenage friends, an unmarked police car swooped onto the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabrini Green, Chicago, Gang violence, Jesus, Love commandment, murder, poverty, shootings
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Judgment v. Love
In Chicago, the murder rate is rising. In the thirty years that Brothers and Sisters of Love has been facing violence on the streets of Chicago I am amazed at how much Chicago has changed. Then I visit a victim’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago, Crime, gangs, judgement, love, ministry, poverty
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Two Rights Make A Wrong
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Brother Jim and I began to hear bits and pieces of a news story that did not form a coherent narrative nor receive large media attention. Here’s what we do know: A young … Continue reading
Chicago Fun Facts Part II: Chicago Public Schools Edition
1. Chicago Public Schools have extended time…for recess. Chicago Public School teachers recently went on strike for what they deemed to be unfair contracts. Their slogan: “Our students deserve better.” One of the points of contention was the length of … Continue reading
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Traitors.
“Why are you wearing that?!” The question was typical, but the tone of voice was not. “So you know we’re from the Church.” Brother Jim gave his usual response to the question asked of his blue-jean patchwork habit that stirred … Continue reading
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Tagged Back of the Yards, Chicago, Crime, human dignity, Jesus, police, poverty
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Getting By With A Little Help From Our Friends…
Walking in the Back of the Yards had led to a few closed doors recently. Families we had attempted to find were not present, and roadblocks seemed to appear instead of grace while we were on our own. Nevertheless, strolling … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago< Back of the Yards, gang shootings, God, poverty, solidarity, Suffering, violence
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Looking at the Truth from Both Sides Now
Walking up to the casket, the two-month-old looked like a baby doll–a tiny frame with polished skin–that had never experienced life. The nineteen-year-old mother made her way up the aisle, leaning against the father of the child and weeping into … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago, God, Jesus, poverty, Suffering, Transfiguration
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