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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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The Democratic Party
On JustLove Monsignor Sullivan speaks with two guests about the Democratic Party during this presidential election. On the show, Christina Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science and American Studies at Fordham University talk with Monsignor about poverty in the Presidential elections. Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) revisits the show to talk about the Democratic National Convention. Listen Now http://justlove.wpengine.com/audio/2016/9.10.16%20JustLove.mp3
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Labor Day
On Justlove Monsignor Sullivan and two guests add meaning to Labor Day 2016. On the show Judy Gearhart, Executive Director of the International Labor Rights Forum talks with Monsignor about the Sweatfree Campaign, which supports sweat shop workers by raising awareness in improving work conditions and forming unions. Clayton Sinyai, Officer at the Catholic Labor Network also talks about Catholic Social Teaching and Labor.
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Louisiana Flooding
Hear from experts responding to the Louisiana Flooding on JustLove with Msgr. Sullivan. Listen to Dr. Skye Cooley, Assistant Professor of Public Relations and University of Mississippi talk about the media coverage surrounding the floods. Learn about Catholic Charities response as well from David Aguillard Executive Director of Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge. http://justlove.wpengine.com/audio/2016/8.27.16%20JustLove.mp3
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Paying Close Attention to the 2016 Presidential Election Not So Much; Too Soon Enjoy the Beach!!!
I reiterate my unsolicited advice about the 2016 Presidential campaign noise. Forget about the polls, shake-ups, resets, cash-raised, etc., etc., until after Labor Day. It’s all mostly noise at this stage. However, that doesn’t mean you should forget about the critically important policy issues that we face as a nation. There is much work to be done to foster the common good and build compassion and justice. They are issues worth thinking and praying about. Much is at stake. When fall comes, and the leaves change colors, we can turn to all the rest. Those things will begin to matter more, and be informative – somewhat. For now, enjoy the…