Fifty years ago come December 24 (Christmas Eve), 1968, the Apollo 8 mission changed how we see the earth and ourselves forever.
Apollo 8 launched on December 21, 1968 and took nearly three days (68 hours) to travel the distance to the…
See the Full PostCalifornia, Racial Disparities, and Homelessness
What did 41 California continuums of care answer when asked about racial disparities in the provision or outcome of homeless…
See the Full Post80% indicated that there were racial disparities and selected strategies to address the issues. Read more at https://urban-initiatives.org/brief/what-did-the-continuums-of-care-with-the-largest-number-of-persons-experiencing-homelessness-in-the-u-s-answer-when-asked-about-racial-disparities-in-the-provision-or-outcome-of-homeless-assistance/
See the Full PostCommemorating the Birth of Nelson Mandela By Remembering What He Was Prepared to Die For
Nelson Mandela was born a 100 years ago on July 18, 1918. He dedicated his life to ending the apartheid…
See the Full PostLent, Fasting, Cesar Chavez, Robert F. Kennedy, and Justice
On March 10, 1968, which is 50 years ago today, labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez offered Senator…
See the Full PostLent, Fasting, Cesar Chavez, Robert F. Kennedy, and Justice
Ask yourself the questions based on lessons learned by Chavez and Kennedy at the very end of this reflection On…
See the Full PostDying While Homeless: The Other Homeless Count
Too many members of the public are not fully aware that prolonged exposure to homelessness has a significant negative effect…
See the Full PostWhen someone says we need more affordable housing to end homelessness, it is often an unintended half-truth. Read more at https://homelessstrategy.com/end-chronic-homelessness-california-need-distinguish-permanent-supportive-housing-affordable-housing/
See the Full PostInspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.
“We are called to play the Good Samaritan on life’s roadside; but that will be only an initial act. One…
See the Full PostWe Buried Two Remarkable Social Reformers, Martin Luther King, Jr. (Age 39) and Robert F. Kennedy (Age 42), 50 Years Ago This Year
Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) would have turned 89 years old this year (born January 15, 1929) and Robert F.…
See the Full PostThe Little Office for the New Year: Praying the Great Psalm
Psalm 119 is worthy of being called the Great Psalm. Not because it is the longest Psalm in the Bible,…
See the Full PostO Holy Night: Preparing for the Charm of Christmas Morning
Slowly savor the sweet sentiments of this song right now. Read more at https://urban-initiatives.org/o-holy-night-preparing-for-the-charm-of-christmas-morning/
See the Full PostPraying the Christmas Prayers of the Mystics – Part III
Commemorating the birth of Christ on Christmas morning can be enhanced and enriched by praying the Christmas prayers of the…
See the Full PostPraying the Christmas Prayers of the Mystics for Advent: Preparing for the Charm of Christmas Morning (Part II)
The intimate, sweet, and tender language expressed by mystics to God concerning Christmas, can cultivate a calm and caring Christmas…
See the Full PostPraying the Christmas Prayers of the Mystics – Part I
Mysticism is a passionate love affair between the mystic and God. Read more at https://urban-initiatives.org/praying-the-christmas-prayers-of-the-mystics-for-advent-preparing-for-the-charm-of-christmas-morning-part-i/
See the Full PostHalf of the continuums of care with the largest number of homeless persons in the U.S. recently reported not having…
See the Full PostKeeping President John F. Kennedy’s Vision of New Generations of Proactive and Innovative Leadership Alive
On November 21, 1963, the evening before his assassination, President John F. Kennedy (JFK) gave a speech in Houston during…
See the Full PostThe Interconnected Lives of Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, Albert Luthuli, and Nelson Mandela
The appalling assassinations of two accomplished advocates, Martin Luther King, Jr. (died April 4, 1968) and Robert F. Kennedy (died…
See the Full PostLabor Day, Child Labor Reform, and Vocational Education
It was a 100 years ago that the National Vocational Education Act of 1917 was passed by Congress that helped shape…
See the Full Post–On July 21, it will be 50 years since Albert Luthuli was fatally injured in an accident and some still…
See the Full PostThe Interconnected Lives of Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, and Cesar Chavez
Next Year It Will Be 50 Years Since the Assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. & Robert F. Kennedy We…
See the Full PostYou are encouraged to find an upper room or sacred space for at least one designated time of prayer today…
See the Full PostThe Little Office of the Birth of the Christian Church for Renewal on Pentecost Sunday: Part II
The Little Office of the Birth of the Christian Church, for the Society of Urban Monks, is comprised of passages…
See the Full PostThe Intertwined Lives of MLK and RFK
Next Year It Will Be 50 Years Since the Untimely Deaths of Martin Luther King, Jr. & Robert F. Kennedy…
See the Full PostUnaccompanied Women Who Are Unsheltered in Southern California: What Will It Take to End Their Homelessness?
Next steps to help end homelessness among unsheltered women without children. Read more at https://urban-initiatives.org/brief/unaccompanied-women-who-are-unsheltered-in-southern-california-what-will-it-take-to-end-their-homelessness/
See the Full PostThe Little Office of the Birth of the Christian Church for Renewal on Pentecost Sunday: Part I
From ancient times to the present day, designated hours of the day have been set aside for sacred times with…
See the Full PostCommemorating the 24 Hours Between the Last Supper and Christ’s Entombment Before Celebrating the Resurrection
The events that unfolded between the Last Supper and Christ’s entombment are marked by periods of time by the Gospel…
See the Full PostIn a Year It Will Be 50 Years Since the Deaths of Martin Luther King, Jr. & Robert F. Kennedy…
See the Full PostReflection on Silence: The Movie
After watching the recently released movie entitled Silence, I recalled a quote that has been attributed to God, which is…
See the Full PostOur senses often allow us to grasp and understand our surroundings if we allow it. Read more at https://urban-monk.org/senses-and-census-creating-a-sense-of-and-solutions-for-social-justice/
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