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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 3d

Pope Leo XIV today: "Brothers and sisters, those boats which hope to catch sight of a safe port, and those eyes filled with anguish and hope seeking to reach the shore, cannot and must not find the coldness of indifference or the stigma of discrimination!"

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 3d

Paulist Fr. Chris Lawton celebrates the 5 p.m. Sunday Mass at our mother church, the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, in New York City:

Sunday Mass - October 5th, 2025 at 5:00 PM

YouTube video by Church of St Paul the Apostle, NYC

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Christian F. Casper @cfcasper.bsky.social · 3d

". . . Courage and sacrifice must be the hallmark of our actions at this moment of historic and deliberate suffering being visited upon people living truly good lives that are a credit to our nation. As citizens, we must not be silent as this profound injustice is carried out in our name."

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 3d

Help us to participate in your creating power of love in ways big and small. Most of all, increase our faith that we may truly believe in You who are bigger than it all. AMEN

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 3d

God of justice, love, and mercy, help us to remember and always to be animated by your love. Give us courage to act in the face of oppression and violations of human dignity.

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 3d

Reflection on this Sunday's scripture readings. And a prayer:

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Courage and Power to Love

I spent yesterday morning with other volunteers at Delaney Hall providing hospitality and solidarity to families visiting loved ones. I have been recovering from Covid so hadn’t been in a whi…

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 4d

Join the Sisters in prayer and public witness on Oct 22

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 4d

If you are local, join us at Delaney Hall during visiting hours
Saturday & Sunday from 6:30 am until 7:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday from 4-9 pm.

You can also join us outside Delaney Hall for public witness.
Wednesdays from 10-12 pm
Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 4d

Dispatch documenting the cruelty visitors face at Delaney Hall exercising their right to visit loved ones

We cannot be silent. Please like, comment and share so more know what is being done in our name at taxpayer expense

Ways to help the families in thread

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Documenting cruelty families experience exercising right to visit loved ones. we cannot be silent

YouTube video by Sister Susan Francois, CSJP

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 4d

Saturday update on #DelaneyHall for profit immigrant prison in Newark. Moms bringing babies to meet their Dad's. Volunteers supporting families while they wait on an active driveway

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Saturday update on #delaneyhall l for profit immigrant prison in Newark.

YouTube video by Sister Susan Francois, CSJP

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 4d

On this Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and the final day of the Season of Creation I share this view from his hermitage. May we be instruments of peace and care for one another and all of creation.

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 5d

Day 33 of the Season of Creation. Posting a daily picture or video I have taken of the beauty of creation. Always choose love.

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Busted Halo @busted-halo.bsky.social · 3d

From missionary life in Peru to the Chair of St. Peter, Pope Leo XIV’s background shapes his message of peace today. Journalist Elise Ann Allen joins Father Dave to discuss more about what she learned from interviewing the pope: buff.ly/Xm3LrEg

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 3d

Paulist Fr. Dave Dwyer, director of our @busted-halo.bsky.social media ministry, celebrates the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Paul's in New York City:

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Sunday Mass - October 5th, 2025 at 10:00 AM

YouTube video by Church of St Paul the Apostle, NYC

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 3d

Sunday Mass at Old St. Mary's Church in Chicago:

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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 8:30 AM Mass

YouTube video by Old St. Mary's Church, Chicago IL

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 5d

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South Shore Residents Return To Ransacked Apartments After ICE Raid: 'It Looks Like Hell'

A "now renting" sign outside touts granite countertops. Inside, residents are trying to make sense of the raid that made their already neglected building even worse.

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Busted Halo @busted-halo.bsky.social · 4d

Happy feast of #StFrancisofAssisi! Michelle Shreeve reflects on this saint’s message of hope during financial stress today:

How St. Francis of Assisi Offers Me Hope During Financial Setbacks - Busted Halo

St. Francis of Assisi offers new perspective and clarity for those struggling financially in our current economy.

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Busted Halo @busted-halo.bsky.social · 4d

What is Pope Leo XIV really like? Journalist Elise Ann Allen offers an inside look at the newest pontificate after her wide-ranging papal interview, and shares why she was struck by his openness and sincerity. buff.ly/Xm3LrEg

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Busted Halo @busted-halo.bsky.social · 3d

Looking to combat #materialism in your life? Turn to #StFrancisofAssisi, who chose a life of poverty over a life of luxury. Read Michelle Shreeve’s reflection on St. Francis’ example of solidarity for the poor here: buff.ly/NruYrAz

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 3d

Sunday Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Knoxville, TN:

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October 5, 2025

YouTube video by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Knoxville

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 3d

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Sharing photos taken by other volunteers this weekend at Delaney Hall. Please pray for all the children whose parents are in detention.

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 3d

Sunday Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Knoxville, TN:

www.youtube.com/live/OBH9-Zz...

October 5, 2025

YouTube video by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Knoxville

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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP @susanfrancois.bsky.social · 3d

Cardinal McElroy:

Christian F. Casper @cfcasper.bsky.social · 3d

". . . Courage and sacrifice must be the hallmark of our actions at this moment of historic and deliberate suffering being visited upon people living truly good lives that are a credit to our nation. As citizens, we must not be silent as this profound injustice is carried out in our name."

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 5d

#Trappist Fr. Isaac Slater provides a definition of "judging" in this snip from an episode of @deaconspod.bsky.social.

He is author of the @litpress.bsky.social book “Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World.”

Please listen to the full episode at:

open.spotify.com/episode/2xSS...

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 5d

#Trappist Fr. Isaac Slater provides a definition of "judging" in this snip from an episode of @deaconspod.bsky.social.

He is author of the @litpress.bsky.social book “Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World.”

Please listen to the full episode at:

open.spotify.com/episode/2xSS...

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