Day of the Migrants and Refugees

 

 On Saturday, August 28, 2024, many Catholics around the world  celebrated the 110th Day of the Migrant and Refugee. I was part of the planning committee for the Detroit, Michigan, celebration at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral but was not going to be able to experience it because of coming to Palestine for this peace team.

When I arrived at Ecce Homo Convent in Jerusalem I was delighted to be invited to a sister celebration at the Notre Dame Center of Jerusalem. A mass in many languages, traditional national costumes and the message of “God walks with his people” were components of both celebrations a half a world away.

 

Having the universal experience of great love and concern for marginalized people was heartwarming and inspiring. It’s the same as coming here to work with Palestinians who have been oppressed. I look forward to being immersed with beautiful people and standing with them in Solidarity.