September-October 2012

September-October 2012 Mercy justice highlights published every other month FEATURED CRITICAL CONCERNS ENGAGEMENT Election Resources Relate to Critical Concerns The Institute Justice Team has prepared “U. S. Elections 2012: Where do candidates stand on... More

September-October 2012 Mercy justice highlights published every other month FEATURED CRITICAL CONCERNS ENGAGEMENT Election Resources Relate to Critical Concerns The Institute Justice Team has prepared “U. S. Elections 2012: Where do candidates stand on issues of mercy and justice in our world?” This 16-page guide is designed to promote public discourse about this year’s national and state elections, focusing on poverty and the Critical Concerns of Earth, immigration, nonviolence, racism and women. It poses thought-provoking questions along with current statistics, facts and definitions. Mercy election resources also include weekly featured articles, perspectives on “hot-button issues” and means for factchecking candidates’ statements and promotional materials. Initial Offerings of Mercy Taking Action Shaping Up Design teams made up of Sisters, an Associate and a co-worker are finalizing a 6-day retreat format, a short educational module on how our desire for convenience clashes wit Less