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Category Archives: justice
IMMIGRATION
I was recently inspired by a visit to Chester Cathedral. An exhibition makes clear that compassion for new immigrants is alive and well in their community .It addresses fear of the unknown, fear of a different language, fear of an exotic race, colour … Continue reading
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YOU :TIME FOR TRUTH
you hid behind holy orders flogged naked boys at night worked us bare hands barefoot broken building brick walls in winter you cowered behind cloisters had us stroke your greasy hair your hand in our shorts us the guilty you … Continue reading
Posted in abandoned, abuse, agony, anger, bewildered, brothers, community, conscience, depression, despair, destruction, difficulties, disbelief, ethics, fear, flee, forsaken, grief, guilt, hope, human desperation, institutions, isolated, justice, oppression, outcast, rejected, responsibilities, victims, voiceless
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