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<\/a>President Joseph Robinette Biden this past January 14th, 2022, issued a\u00c2\u00a0Proclamation on Religious Freedom Day<\/a> <\/strong>stating, “In my life, faith has always been a beacon of hope and a\u00c2 calling to purpose, as it is for so many Americans, and I believe that protecting religious freedom is as important now as it has ever been. We must continue our work to ensure that people of all faiths or none are treated as full participants in society, equal in rights and dignity. <\/em><\/strong>\u00a0We can only fully realize the freedom we wish for ourselves by helping to ensure liberty for all.<\/p>\nOn Religious Freedom Day, let us rededicate ourselves to these fundamental principles”.<\/p>\n
This proclamation holds deep spiritual meaning to me, for as you may or may not know, I have been vigiling at St. Joseph’s on the Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, for just little over two months praying to God and petitioning whomever else has an ear that those who operate under the mistaken guise that they are pro-life and indeed anti-life in their position on restricting a woman’s access to reconsider their stance and request that they conduct thorough research on the complete history of a View from the Vatican<\/em> and its’ checkered position over the last few centuries as to when life begins and how this reflects women’s reproductive healthcare and has lead to a large number of women dying unnecessarily leaving orphaned children and spouseless mates in the wake.<\/p>\n Recently I met a homeless black woman, she was changing out of her sopping wet clothes, I felt called to buy her a cup of coffee.\u00a0 She refused, stating there would be nowhere to relieve herself later in the day if she partook now.\u00a0 She went on to explain to me that she had problems at the local shelter where she was being harassed and with no options available was now out in the pouring freezing rain.\u00a0 My heart broke in two, I have heard this story from many other women of colour, especially on my pilgrimage across the USA for the ERA back in 2014-2015.\u00a0 Not much has changed, so many homeless, on the streets of one of the most developed and wealthiest of countries on the planet.\u00a0 A true reflection on the soul of America.<\/p>\n So I ask for your continued prayers and support in the coming months ahead. And I hope I can count on you to stand with us on the front lines of democracy advocating for Equality for All by supporting our ministries with gift today<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n MORE IMPORTANTLY, <\/strong>I ask that you take a moment to …<\/b><\/p>\n Join our weekly program<\/strong>\u00a0to Pass the Equal Rights Amendment held every Friday at 12:00 noon ET.\u00a0 You can connect with us by computer online<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or call\u00a0(909) 318-7381<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Then as mentioned earlier your generous support<\/a> i<\/strong>n the days ahead will have a direct impact on our ability to:<\/p>\n Katrina’s Dream along with many groups and advocates that we work alongside have helped in promoting and educating many on the varied issues that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) will address when enshrined in the US Constitution.<\/p>\n Thank you so much for taking the time to read this eBlast looking forward to your email responses.<\/p>\n This week’s music selection – Chant of the Mystics Gregorian Chant “Salve Regina”<\/a><\/strong> Arrangement and Vocals by Patrick Lenk – The “Salve Regina”, also known as the “Hail Holy Queen”, is a Marian hymn and one of four Marian antiphons sung at different seasons within the Christian liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church. The Salve Regina is traditionally sung at Compline (the final prayer of the day). The Hail Holy Queen is also the final prayer of the Rosary. Mystically speaking it is a song to the spiritual force of Purity, which was lost through the sin of man and gives birth to the process of Deification and reintegration with God. In the Christian tradition, it is personalized as Mary the Virgin and Mother of God. This melody is used by Cistercian Monasteries. who traditionally are greatly connected to Mary in their spirituality. Each monastery is devoted to her, and it’s said that it was one of their most prominent Monks, Bernhard of Clairvaux, who added the final line to the Salve Regina, while being in mystical ecstasy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n God Bless Always… Everyone, Everything, Everywhere!<\/p>\n ????,\u00a0\u00a0Love and Light in Christ,\u00a0?????? ?????, and Under the Mercy, P.S.\u00a0 Follow<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/u><\/b>, Instagram<\/b><\/a><\/strong>, <\/strong>\u00a0Linke 12:00 pm Welcome and Meditation-<\/strong><\/p>\n “I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, 12:05 pm Introductions<\/strong>\u00a0– Those who wish, introduce themselves giving one or two words on your state of mind.(examples: invigorated, focused, determined, empowered.) 12:20 pm Organizing Discussion<\/strong> 12:55 pm\u00a0 Wrap up<\/strong><\/p>\n 1:00 pm The Conversation <\/strong>continues building friendships, support wanderings, sharing wisdom and frustrations, and celebrating successes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 20th of January in the Year of Our Lord 2022 Dear Friends and Family President Joseph Robinette Biden this past January 14th, 2022, issued a\u00c2\u00a0Proclamation on Religious Freedom Day stating, “In my life, faith has always been a beacon of hope and a\u00c2 calling to purpose, as it is for so many Americans, and I…<\/a>I have also been vigiling praying that President Biden too, reflect: on his oath of office to represent all Americans equally; and to defend the constitution from the constitutional crisis which looms ahead; and exercise his authority and all options under his dominion to remove all barriers on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).\u00a0 In particular, the Biden\/Harris Administration engage the US Senate and instruct them to hold a hearing (on SJ Res. 1) and vote “Yea!” on the ERA, as well as instruct the AG Garland and LOC Schroeder to re-examine the Barr Opine and issue a newly updated opine which includes all the facts in particular how Congress acting under Article V is obliged under their colour of authority and colour of law to retroactively remove the deadline imposed back in the 1970s; as well as instruct the archivist to publish Virginia’s ratification, and issue a proclamation that enshrines the ERA into the US Constitution.<\/p>\n\n
<\/a>First and foremost<\/strong> go to our\u00a0Power of Ten<\/a><\/strong> webpage and call\u00a0Senator Dick Durbin<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0(202) 224-3121<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(202) 224-7703<\/strong><\/a>, ask him to hold hearings, and to co-sponsor S.J. Res. 1. And Be sure to also call Senator Ben Cardin<\/strong><\/a>at (202) 224-4524<\/strong><\/a> and\u00a0Senator Lisa Murkowski<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/a>at (202) 224-6665<\/strong><\/a> asking them to follow the\u00a0Genesis Approach<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0of ‘going forth and multiple’ in bringing on co-sponsors for S.J. Res. 1, in which they are the lead sponsors and securing votes when it comes to the floor.\u00a0 Tell them that “It is time to Pass the Equal Ri<\/strong>ghts Amendment!”<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/a>Then go over to the White House contact page<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>and call the White House Switchboard at (202) 456-1414<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and ask the\u00a0\u00a0President of the United States of America Joseph R. Biden<\/strong><\/a> to exercise all powers under his authority such as a PROCLAMATION<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure the enshrinement of the Equal Rights Amendment into the Constitution of the U.S.A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nHelene de Boissiere – Swanson, Katrina’s Dream<\/a><\/b>
\nWhat are kingdoms without justice?<\/i>\u00a0 – St. Augustine of Hippo, City of God<\/p>\n
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\nbut laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind.
\nAs that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made,
\nnew truths discovered and manners and opinions change,
\nwith the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times.
\nWe might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy
\nas civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors.”
\n–Thomas Jefferson Panel Four Jefferson Memorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n12:10 pm Reports and Announcements<\/strong>
\nREthinking Eve gives a report on Request to Senators re: Biden and Publication of Virginia’s Ratification
\nEqual Means Equal update on ministry with Dr. Kurtis Blow
\nERA Action updates on advocacy actions
\nLWV of Chillicothe\/Ross County report
\nOther individuals\/networks announcements<\/p>\n
\nPreparing for the upcoming United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
\nParallel Event –
\nModerators
\nKamala Lopez
\nJoel Marshall
\nConfirmed Panelist
\nBishop Trevor Mwamba
\nSenator Patricia Spearman
\nHelene de Boissiere – Swanson
\nTwo more slots to fill – Suggestions
\nHandbook Ad – Graphics to be used
\nExhibitor’s Booth – Identifying Groups to showcase.
\nEqual Means Equal
\nLWV of Chillicothe\/Ross County<\/p>\n
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