“We cannot be a church that is true to the demands of the Gospel if we do not act justly, if we do not act to root out racism in the structures of our society and our church. And we cannot achieve personal holiness if we do not love tenderly, if we do not love and respect all human beings, regardless of their race, language, or ethnic heritage.”
Those words from Archbishop Harry J. Flynn are as true today as they were when he published them in his pastoral letter, “In God’s Image,” in 2003. As Christians, we are called to enter into prayer and dialogue with our sisters and brothers of all races to listen to each other’s experiences and together work for understanding, peace and justice.
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
- In God’s Image: Pastoral Letter on Racism by Archbishop Harry Flynn
- Letter from Archbishop Harry Flynn (English, Spanish)
- Discussion Guide
- Homily Help
- Parish Bulletin Inserts
- Spanish Bilingual Conversation Resource Guide
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- A Prayer for an End to the Sin of Racism
- Novena for National Unity and an End to Racism (Knights of Columbus)
- Stations of the Cross: Overcoming Racism (USCCB)
- USCCB: Combatting Racism
In response to turmoil and unrest in our community initiated by the unjust death of George Floyd, the Minnesota Catholic Relief Fund (MCRF) provided an opportunity to support our neighbors in need. Find out more about Neighbors in Need.
