IPJC A Matter of Spirit

A Matter of Spirit - Winter 2012 - Immigration

Listen to an audio recording of the Winter 2012 issue of A Matter of Spirit, the quarterly justice journal of the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center. Theme: Immigration Articles:

• "The Church's Call for Immigration Reform" by Jill Marie Gerschutz Bell
• "Push and Pull of Global Migration" by Mary DeLorey
• "Postville: Taking a Stand, Touching Hearts" - interview with Mary McCauley, BVM
• "Southern Hospitality: A Model for Every Church" by PJ Edwards
• "Detention Explosion" by Andrea Black
• "The High Costs of Detention" by Susan Francois, CSJP
• "The Harvest is Plentiful - Just Farming" & "Grassroots Leadership Spotlight" by Nick Mele
• "¡Juntas Podemos Hacer Más! - Together We Can Do More!" by Giselle Carcamo
• Reflection & Engagement Process
• Resources

A Matter of Spirit - Fall 2011 - Reconciliation

Listen to an audio recording of the Fall 2011 issue of A Matter of Spirit, the quarterly justice journal of the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center. Theme: Reconciliation Articles:

• "Struggling with Forgiveness" by Gretchen Gundrum
• "Reconciliation: Re-Weaving a Social Fabric that Heals" by Carl Stauffer
• "Communities of Reconciliation: Repairing Relationships" by Dave Kelly, C.PP.S.
• "Weaving the Threads of Reconciliation in a Post 9.11 World" by Susan Francois, CSJP
• Personal stories of reconciliation
• Reflection Process

A Matter of Spirit - Summer2011 - Culture & Diversity

Listen to an audio recording of the Summer 2011 issue of our quarterly justice journal, A Matter of Spirit. Theme: Culture & Diversity Articles: "Fear: Conqueror, Bearer, Exploiter and Miner" by Eric H.F. Law "The Sad Reality of Islamaphobia" by Fatma Saleh "The Color of Opportunity" by Victor Corral "Who am I? Who are We?" by Ricky Manalo, CSP "A Diverse Community" by Pat Higgins Diversity Dynamics Evolving Language of Race, Ethnicity & Origin Microagressions Reflection Process and Resources

A Matter of Spirit - Spring 2011 - Status of Women

Listen to an audio recording of the Spring 2011 issue of our quarterly justice journal, A Matter of Spirit. Theme: Status of Women Articles:

• "Patriarchy: A System Past its Prime" by Gretchen Gundrum
• "The Story of Mama J" by Sadia Hameed
• "Co-Designing Water Solutions" by Beth Robertson
• "Women Farmers Cultivate Abundance" by Danielle Nierenberg
• "Maternal Health: Learning from Others" by Mary M. Hennigan, MPH
• "Miracle in Cambodia!" by Kathy Morefield
• Men as Allies
• Graphs and maps illustrating the global status of women
• Reflection Process and Resources

A Matter of Spirit - Winter 2011 - IPJC 20th Anniversary

Listen to an audio recording of the Winter 2011 issue of our quarterly justice journal, A Matter of Spirit. Theme: IPJC Celebrates 20th Anniversary Articles:

• "The Vision Presses on to Fulfillment" by Linda Haydock, SNJM
• "Systemic Change through Personal Transformation" by Vince Herberholt
• "Transforming Corporations for the Common Good" by Susan Francois, CSJP
• "Journey of Discovery: NW Catholic Women's Convocations" by Maggie Kilbourne-Brook
• "Gather the Women" by Barbara Mulvey Little
• "Stories of Strength, Circles of Change!" by Giselle Carcamo
• "Seeds of the Future" by Christine Cruz Guiao
• "I Am Because We Are: IPJC Volunteers & Supporters"
• Reflection Process: Sharing our Visions

Radio Interview Conexión Contigo/Lupita Zamora

Radio interview in Spanish about the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center's Justice for Women program.

A Matter of Spirit - Fall 2010 - Dialogue and Discourse

Listen to an audio recording of the Fall 2010 issue of our quarterly justice journal, A Matter of Spirit. Theme: Dialogue & Public Discourse Articles:

• "Dialogue: Understanding and Meeting the Challenge" by Maggie Herzig
• "Young Adult Dialogue: Navigating Church and Civic Discourse" with Marc Buenvenida and Jennifer Ibach
• "Cast Out Into the Deep" by John Heagle
• "Feelings: Obstacle and Opportunity" by Bob Bowers
• Ways of Proceeding: Dialogue & Discourse
• Resources and Reflection process

A Matter of Spirit - Summer 2010- Human Trafficking

Listen to an audio recording of the Spring 2010 issue of our quarterly justice journal, A Matter of Spirit. Theme: Human Trafficking Articles:

• "Slavery: Our Demand and Our Response," by Patrice M. Colletti, SDS
• "Human Trafficking: A Community Issue," by Chris Killmer
• "Could I Have a Trafficking Footprint?," by Judy Byron, OP
• "From Risk to Safety: Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking," by Terri Kimball
• "New Abolitionist Movement," by Erin Murphy
• Human Trafficking Snapshot
• Resources for discussion, prayer and action

A Matter of Spirit - Spring 2010 - Environmental Justice

Listen to an audio recording of the Spring 2010 issue of our quarterly justice journal, A Matter of Spirit. Theme:  Environmental Justice Articles:

• "Right to a Healthy Environment" by Jacqui Patterson
• "More Valuable than Gold" by Daniel Stoner
• "From Devastation to Hope--Our Emergent Journey" by James Conlon
• "Poison Electronics" by Lauren Ornelas
• "Voices from the Copenhagen Climate Summit"
• Reflection, prayer and resources

A Matter of Spirit - Winter 2010 - Poverty & Economic Justice

Listen to an audio recording of the Winter 2010 issue of our quarterly justice journal, A Matter of Spirit. Theme:  Poverty & Economic Justice Articles:

• "My Poverty and My Dream" by Janice L. Connelly
• "Preferential Option for the Poor:  An Update" by Pat Higgins
• "High Cost of Being Poor" by Sharon Goodremote, FSSJ
• "Effects of the Economic Crisis on Global Poverty" by Deirdre Mullan, RSM
• "Building an Equitable World" by Fatima Rodrigo
• "Giving Voice to the Urban Poor" by Lauren Herzer
• "No Cushion to Fall Back On" by Caroline Skinner
• Reflection Questions & Classism Quiz