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I don't like to go out in this freezing cold weather. But what’s the alternative? I don’t want to be stuck at home either. Maybe you can relate. In the winter, we have to go through the cold to get to where we want to go and be together - that’s just the way it is.
On Monday, a group of Ambrosians participated in the annual Civil Rights March, which was planned by DEI. Through the blustery weather, we marched in silence to various markers, which signify the history of the battle for Civil Rights that was fought right here in our community. In hearing about that history, walking through the cold seemed like the tiniest of challenges compared to the ultimate sacrifice so many endured to secure freedom for all through their courageous activism.
What if activists like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. hadn’t been willing to endure the cold treatment they faced in their battle for racial justice? Can you imagine how much more oppression, marginalization and suffering we would see today?
Unfortunately, injustice continues to permeate our society. Like cold weather, it can be hard to step outside of our comfort zone and face the harsh reality of the work that still needs to be done. But what is the alternative? As Ambrosians, we don't want to be stuck in the status quo. We are all called to work toward a more equitable future.
So today, I just want to encourage you to “go out in the cold” and face the discomfort of speaking out or showing up in support of whatever justice issue tugs at your heart the most. It's the only way to get to where we all want to go - a more just world, where we can experience greater sense of unity with God and each other.
-Nicky
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