Along with many Americans, we are outraged at the needless death of George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis last week.
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How can this kind of senseless injustice still be happening to our brothers and sisters in the 21st century? It’s disgraceful how racism, bigotry, and hate still live in the hearts of some in our culture.
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But do not forget, there is a greater force at work in the world, and it’s the LOVE of God, through, us, his people.
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Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement on George Floyd and the protests in American cities that have taken place over the last several days.
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During his general audience June 3, Pope Francis condemned the sin of racism.
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Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, on the Death of George Floyd and the protests which have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in the United States.
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A pastoral letter against racism
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A link to more resources from the United States Conference of Bishops website
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In times of racial divide, we as followers of Christ are called to the ministry of reconciliation.
Corpus Christi is dedicated to responding to racial brokenness and systemic injustice in our world.
So is “Be the Bridge” – a nonprofit organization that empowers people to become authentic racial bridge-builders. Click the link above to check out their resources.
