Ecoogler

The Ecological Search Engine:

Ecoogler is a search engine that uses Yahoo technology and helps reforesting trees and safeguard water resources in the Amazon region, which constitute today one fourth of the fresh water reserves of our planet. For every search in Ecoogler, you contribute symbolically to reforest one leaf. For every 10,000 searches, Ecoogler and Aquaverde plant a tree in the Amazon. Check it out at www.ecoogler.com and help to plant trees!

Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center

For updates on current and pending U.S. legislation, go to the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center. The site allows you to customize your e-letters to your legislators and pass the information along to your colleagues.

Stop Trafficking Newsletter for May

The Stop Trafficking Newsletter for May is now available. Click here for access to the pdf file.

Human Trafficking Awareness Vigil

The Newark Coalition Against Human Trafficking invites you to its Human Trafficking Awareness Vigil on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 5:00 pm in downtown Newark's Military Park on Broad Street, between Rector Street and Raymond Boulevard. The theme of the vigil is "Break the Chains."

The vigil will include a testimonial from a victim of human trafficking and a variety of opportunities to learn more about the problem of human trafficking in our communities.

Consider attending this vigil and help to spread the word!

Help for Myanmar

A message from the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, who have seven communities in Myanmar:

"As we pray in solidarity with the people of Myanmar , if anyone would like to make donations for the relief effort, donations gathered by GS across the world will be sent by bank transfer through the Good Shepherd Generalate directly to our sisters in the disaster zone. I have no doubt it will be used directly for basic relief of food water and shelter. We may not obtain much information however, communication being difficult in the best of times."

Donations may be sent to:
Sister Clare Nolan
211 East 43rd St. , Rm 302,
New York , NY 10017

Make checks payable to Sisters of the Good Shepherd and note that the donation is for "Myanmar Relief."

Sister Clare will send the money to the Generalate.

Book Recommendation: A Banqueter's Guide . . .

From the Liturgical Press web site: "When Jesus spoke at the table he provided instructions for his disciples to follow. A Banqueter's Guide to the All-Night Soup Kitchen of the Kingdom of God views those teachings as a set of guidelines for us to follow in all areas of life. Through the study of metaphors commonly used to describe the Eucharist, this book connects the Eucharist and Jesus’ words and actions with current issues in society. Each chapter defines a metaphor associated with the Eucharist and explores its moral, social, and ethical implications. Readers will become more aware of the need for social justice as they identify with the parables and guidance of Jesus. Chapters are: 'Take and Eat,' 'Breaking Bread,' 'This is My Body,' and 'An Unbloody Sacrifice.'" The author, Patrick T. McCormick, S.T.P., is associate professor of Christian ethics at Gonzaga University.

Ten Days in May: Day 10

Let there be peace on earth . . .