In this moment of national unrest and outrage, let us heed our Jesuit university’s clarion call to be ever more attentive, reflective and loving. Let these core values of Jesuit formation guide us in our discernment of how to move forward as a citizen of a world too often scathed by the sin of racism. Let these exercises of the Spirit illuminate a pathway to travel amidst our sorrow and mistrust, amidst our divisions and anger. And from this good but difficult work, let us draw courage to press on until we reach that holy point where hearts and minds are made anew, transformed in the image of an enduring justice and a lasting hope.
The following are resources – many from a faith-based perspective – our colleagues have found helpful in better understanding racial injustice in the United States. By no means exhaustive, the list recognizes that each of us comes into this conversation at different entry points. We hope something on the list may deepen your own understanding of justice and help in reaching that holy point where hearts and minds are made anew.
Livestream Programs
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Candlelight Mass
Enjoy the peace of the nightly Candlelight Mass, streamed via Zoom Monday through Thursday at 10 p.m. EST from St. Joseph’s Chapel. Register at bit.ly/BCcandlelightmass to receive a link and regular calendar reminders.
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Cura Personalis Yoga
Integrate the traditions of Ignatian spirituality and yoga from home every Thursday in April from 7-8 p.m. EST. Experience God’s presence through movement and personal and communal prayer. Register through Zoom.
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Taize Prayer
Taize Prayer – a form of Christian meditative prayer rooted in song, silence, and scripture – is facilitated by CLC and the Liturgy Arts Group and streamed on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. EST on Campus Ministry’s Instagram.
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Weekly Examen
The Examen is streamed on our Instagram every Wednesday at 9:45 p.m. EST. This 10-minute, peer-led prayer is a foundation of Ignatian spirituality that allows us to reflect on our week and recognize God in our lives.
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New CLC groups
Desiring connection with peers? Join a weekly CLC Group! Two new groups – one for students (Fridays at 11 a.m. EST), and one for employees (Wednesdays at 9 a.m. EST) – are meeting to check-in, pray, and reflect on our weeks. Email christine.cichello@bc.edu to be sent a calendar invite to the meetings.
Our Campus Ministry staff remains available to you despite our distance. Whether you want to be in touch about a specific Campus Ministry program or have a general question, we are here to support you.
Reflections on Being Connected
Despite our distances, we are reminded of the ways we are connected – to the people, places, and moments we love. Campus Ministry invites you to reflect on these connections with gratitude and, as you're comfortable, share them with us so we can share them with others. During this time of distance it is important to remember that God is with us, God is within us, and to connect with one another by sharing these experiences.
Please visit bit.ly/BCreflect to share your brief reflection, which will be posted throughout the days ahead on our social media channels (@bccampusmin).
Prayer Wall
Campus Ministry is offering a virtual Prayer Wall as a special way to come together as one Boston College community and pray for those seriously affected by COVID-19.
Submit your prayer intentions online and these requests will be included at daily Mass offered by the BC Jesuit Community.