We are all challenged to respond to the needs of others with humility to make a difference by contributing to build a more just and sustainable world. How can we do this? As Dominicans, our preaching, our contemplation and the pursuit of justice are grounded in our life of study. Our preaching is inseparable from our passion for the truth. St Catherine came to understand that she couldn’t be separate from the world into which Jesus came, the world in which He worked serving the poor, the sick, the marginalized. ‘To praise, to bless, to preach’ - we must see the big picture of our world, and hear the voice of the other.
We have begun the year with an array of important Justice initiatives. The upcoming Palm Sunday walk, taking a stand in solidarity for refugees, is a great way to be a voice for the voiceless and send a message to our politicians, ‘Not in my name’. Please join us for this important campaign.
Many students are working in service for the homeless by making sandwiches for the Soup Van every second Tuesday morning before school. Below are some great reflections on their experiences:
Last week I participated in making sandwiches for the Soup Van. I had such a great time because I was with lots of nice girls and we felt we made such a difference. We made numerous sandwiches and it made me so happy to know that I was supporting the people who are less fortunate than all of us. To know that, just by just buttering some bread you can make a difference in someone’s life, is an incredible feeling. So if we all put in just a bit of work, we can make a huge difference in our community. I recommend this for anyone who is struggling to find Service to the Community hours or just wants to help out the less fortunate. Jordyn Kourmadias
Sandwich Making for the Soup Van was a great experience for me. It made me feel so good about myself, thinking about all the people I was helping. This event was lots of fun. It was a mixture of helping our community and also being surrounded by the laughter and happiness of my friends. It is not a big job but has a great impact on our community. This simple job of making sandwiches for people in need made me think about how many peoples’ lives I was making just that extra bit happier and easier. Ella Castoldi
