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Key Points from
Labor Day Mass 2016Here are some basic interconnected points from the homily of this past Labor Day Mass: As members of one world, each of us, therefore, has the responsibility to better that world. Labor union is a good example of solidarity in the workplace to build a better world, a better economy in which the dignity of workers is respected and decent wages and benefits are paid. As we endeavor to build a better external world, we need to look inside ourselves to change as necessary to create a better heart and spirit within us so that goodness might flow from our interior lives.
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Community & Police Relations
On JustLove, Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Robert W. Snyder, Director of American Studies at Rutgers University and Lt. Sonia Pruitt of the National Black Police Association. On the show Snyder talks about his book, Crossing Broadway: Washington Heights and the Promise of New York City. Lt. Sonia Pruitt talks about police shooting statistics and police protests.
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Tune into JustLove to Hear About the Current Situation with ISIS
On this week’s JustLove episode, guests discuss the current situation with ISIS abroad. Msgr. Sullivan speaks with Sister Diana Momeka, Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Sienna, Iraq. Sister Momeka describes the situation with ISIS in Iraq and what listeners can do to help. David C. Speedie, Director of U.S. Global Engagement Program, is also on the show and he speaks with Msgr. about ISIS’ expansion in the Middle East and the UN’s fears.
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“Scherenschnitte” and “Nunatak” – Spell Check Won’t Help
View image | gettyimages.com “Scherenschnitte” and “nunatak” were the final winning words of the National Spelling Bee contest for co-winners, Vanya and Gokul. Just for fun I did a quick spell check. My spell checker failed. It highlighted both words as misspelled and with no suggested correction. For the record – I cannot spell them, I do not know what they mean. I cannot use them in a sentence. …And, I don’t really feel too bad that I can’t. So I declare one little victory for human teenage brain power over machine error!! — Maybe this also suggests just a tad more hesitancy when we hear or use the phrase:…
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Learn About Freedom of the Press and Today’s Media Landscape on JustLove
This episode features three guests: Danielle Weisberg , Carly Zakin, founders of the Skimm and Vanessa Tucker, Vice President of Analysis at Freedom House. On the show, Msgr. Sullivan speaks with Vanessa Tucker about how her organization has been dedicated to the expansion of freedom around the world since 1941. Msgr. Sullivan also speaks with guests, Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, on their e-newsletter and their thoughts on today’s media landscape.