The annual
May 1, Labor Day March is preceded by a program called, “PREDICATORES DE
JUSTICIA.” (Preachers of Justice)
In April preachers will be sent to various
congregations in Milwaukee, Racine, Beloit, and Sheboygan to advocate for
immigrant rights. There will be homilies, discussions, announcements or simply
a distribution of flyers regarding the May 1st March at various
faith communities.
Common
sense demands immigration reform and immigrant rights; for example, an article in
the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel states: “Programs
that foster integration (of immigrants) are crucial in the industrial Midwest …
to fill vacancies as waves of baby boomers retire. (M.J.S. 3-30-17) But there is more to it than that. Some look for more illumination and
inspiration from a fundamental understanding of their Faith. A basic text for “People of the Book” is - all
are created in the image and likeness of God. (Gen. 1)
The special
dignity of the person is clear – all are created in the image of God – none are
left out such as the stranger: – “If a
stranger lives in your land, do not molest him.
You must count him as one of your own countrymen and love him as
yourself.” (Lev 19: 33-34). Jesus explained that if you have neglected the
stranger you have neglected Jesus himself. (Matt. 24). The Koran states, “Do good to parents, kinfolk orphans, those
in need, neighbors who are near, neighbors who are strangers, the Companion by
your side, the wayfarer you meet …” (4;36)
If your congregation is interested in
participating in Predicatores de Justicia or you would like to be a messenger –
a Preacher of Justice contact Nayeli Rondin-Valle at Voces de la Frontera. (nayeli@vdlf.org; 414-643-1620) The voice of Faith needs to be heard.
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