Let Us Dream – Part 2
Friar Charles McCarthy continues his reflection on Pope Francis' Let Us Dream, A Path to a Better Future. “Part Two: A Time to Choose,” of Let Us Dream, Pope Francis’…
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Let Us Dream – Part 2
Whose Land Is It Anyway?
October 12th; Flying 'Tween the Canyons flying ‘tween the canyonsseeking ancient foot trails trodbe one on the landThere is a Canadian White Paper I have been reading entitled, “Whose Land…
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Whose Land Is It Anyway?
A Spark of Hope Part 4
It All Came Together The story of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, continues. https://youtu.be/vQRq3ZmFcEkThe U.S. EPA facilitated a three-day community workshop in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. From community leaders, high school students, state and local officials,…
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A Spark of Hope Part 4
A Spark of Hope Part 3
Sharing a Meal, Building a Foundation Friar Michael Lasky brought his connections and experience from working for Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation. Friar Martin Kobos shared his knowledge…
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A Spark of Hope Part 3
A Spark of Hope Part 2
Forward in Faith Conventual Franciscan Friars have served the people of Shamokin for 120 years. In return, during those same decades the people supported the friars and their ministries all…
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A Spark of Hope Part 2
A Spark of Hope
"Coal is King." Those were the words you grew up on in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. A strong economy from coal mining, along with a thriving textile industry, made Shamokin a bustling,…
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A Spark of Hope