2021 HORIZON No. 2 Spring -- Race, culture, and new members

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2021 HORIZON No. 2 Spring -- Race, culture, and new members

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Now is the acceptable time

Now is the acceptable time

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

People of color in American religious life are being asked more than ever to talk about racism, explain how it manifests itself, tell what they think of the latest outrage in the headlines, and suggest what might be done. It can be exhausting. Read more...

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Transforming religious communities to be intercultural and anti-racist

Transforming religious communities to be intercultural and anti-racist

By Sister Anita Baird D.H.M.

The Eucharist itself calls religious communities to look within and dismantle all forms of White privilege and racism. Read more...

Intercultural spirituality

Intercultural spirituality

By Sister Sophia Park S.N.J.M.

Intercultural spirituality involves both learning and unlearnng. It challenges how we use language and even steps away from an emphasis on doing. Read more...

Let's welcome the gift of African American vocations

By HORIZON editor | Interview with Brother Patrick Winbush, O.S.B. and Sister Gayle Lwanga Crumbley, R.G.S.

"I think the vocation directors I work with would love to have African Americans in their communities, but most of their communities are almost entirely Caucasian. I believe that some of these religious communities might benefit from the guidance of African American religious on how to engage the Black Catholic community." Read more...

Practicing forgiveness in vocation ministry

Practicing forgiveness in vocation ministry

By Sister Virginia Herbers A.S.C.J.

Forgiveness is foundational to our faith and the starting line for hope. It belongs in vocation ministry in several important ways. Read more...

Use your congregational gathering to further vocation ministry

Use your congregational gathering to further vocation ministry

By Brother Paul Michalenko S.T.

Here’s how to use the next large gathering of your community for constructive conversations about new membership. Read more...

Youth safety deserves ongoing commitment

Youth safety deserves ongoing commitment

By Mike Riley

Religious orders have made tremendous progress in safeguarding youth. Sustaining those strides forward requires conscious, ongoing commitment. Read more...

Feed your spirit: Christian hope is different

Feed your spirit: Christian hope is different

By Father Richard Rohr O.F.M.

Even a small indicator of God is still an indicator of God—and therefore an indicator of reason, meaning, and final joy. Read more...

2021 Spring Book notes: Distilled wisdom on living with diversity

2021 Spring Book notes: Distilled wisdom on living with diversity

By Sister Barbara Kraemer O.S.F.

Religious communities dealing with the blessings and challenges of members who come from many different backgrounds will find insight and perspective in this book. Read more...

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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