Despite the long hours under the sun and massive crowds, it was a clear example of what the kin-dom of God looks like – when the diversity of God’s people come together against injustice, as Jesus’ kingdom movement did.

CSPL Posadas in December 2023

Despite the long hours under the sun and massive crowds, it was a clear example of what the kin-dom of God looks like – when the diversity of God’s people come together against injustice, as Jesus’ kingdom movement did.

“Black and Latino are not distinct identities for millions of people who identify as being in both communities.”

am not surprised that one of the highest-ranked communities with positive COVID-19 cases is the Chicago Lawn community.  We hear, “stay at home,” “be responsible,” “it’s about saving others” but as much as social distancing is an effective way to prevent the spread of the virus, it has also made an important issue transparent; the profound and scandalous inequalities of our economic system.  How can we expect a mother of three, who lives paycheck to paycheck, to stay home and still provide for her family?  If resources were distributed equitably, then yes, maybe she could.  Are we truly “all in this together?”