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Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform United States public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights.
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Week 2. Janine
As a parent of three girls, I often think about how my words are affecting them, especially when they were younger. I remember those days when…
Week 2. William
I am a stutterer.
Week 1. Althea
The day before the presentation on the FAN the celebrant at Mass talked about the impact of words on society and us as individuals. Then I...
Week 1. Dianna
What are my initial thoughts about the connection between speech that demonizes others and potential violence as well as polarization? I have...
Week 1. Beth
I was struck by the importance of responding/reacting to divisive conversation with questions to clarify the speakers meaning. This seems a...
Week 1. Michele
Hi friends, Some of you were interested in hearing more from speaker Rachel Kleinfeld about prospects for political violence, including in the US....
Week 1. Barbara
The call definitely made me realize how casually we use words and how damaging they can be. Fasting from demeaning and dismissive words will be part...
Week 1. Nora N.
I really appreciated the various approaches of the presenters and the thoughtfulness of the messages shared. I had not thought I'd be- humanizing in...
Week 1. Jean D.
It was an excellent presentation and gave me pause to reflect on my own words that I use when I am so angry at some of the blatant disregards for...
