on the Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Drawing from the Gospel of Luke and Mother Cabrini's spirit, Fr. Brendan confronts the painful reality of longing for the Kingdom of God now, amidst profound injustices. He shares firsthand accounts from Chicago's West Side, where federal agents have terrorized immigrant communities, storming schools and daycare centers. This video is a fervent call to action: where is the dignity of our people? How can we be Christ's hands and ambassadors to heal our wounded world?
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Timestamps:
0:00 Prayer & Welcome to Word of Hope
0:10 Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini with Fr. Brendan Curran
0:26 The Gospel of Luke: Longing for the Kingdom of God Now
0:35 Pharisees Tease, Disciples Shaken: Jesus on Suffering & His Reign
0:58 The Lord's Prayer: "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done"
1:03 Called to Be Messengers of Christ, Planting Seeds
1:10 The Spirit of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
1:23 Injustice on Chicago's West Side: Federal Agents at Catholic School
1:37 Heavily Armed Agents Attempt to Force Entry at School
1:52 "Lord, We Long to See the Face of the Reign of God Today"
1:56 Childcare Worker Plucked from Daycare by Federal Agents
2:11 Young Children Witness This Terrorizing Event
2:19 Where is the Face of Christ & Human Dignity in This?
2:31 St. Cabrini Faced Rejection Serving Immigrants, But Built Hope
2:43 St. Cabrini's Legacy: Beacons of Hope for Society
2:52 "We Could Use That Beacon of Hope Today"
2:55 Wrongs Happening: There Must Be a More Humane Way for Immigrants
3:08 St. Cabrini's Spirit: Preach, Speak & Reflect on Humane Treatment
3:13 Let Us Be Christ's Hands, Messengers & Temples of His Spirit
3:27 Our Mission: Learning from Sins & Being Ambassadors to Heal
3:39 Concluding Prayer: "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done"