Archive for tag: Fast

30.06201806/30/2018

Gerardo Flores: This strengthens our hope and removes our fear

Gerardo recounts: In those days I was undocumented, and at first I was afraid to speak in public. But we...

28.06201806/28/2018

Rabbi Linda recounts: When I was a little girl, I learned that my grandmother’s brothers and sisters were all killed...

27.06201806/27/2018

Sister Anna Tran recounts: My intention during this fast was to pray for peace and justice in this country, especially...

25.06201806/26/2018

Father John recounts: In taking this day to fast I make one small gesture to unite myself in solidarity with...

22.06201806/22/2018

Lucy recounts: One way or another, we have to push for immigration reform. That means keeping families together, and we...

15.06201806/15/2018

Nacho recounts: This 40-day fast is the first fast I’ve done in concert with NSM. I’m thinking of fasting for...

15.06201806/15/2018

María Dorvil recounts: When you are terrified your brain doesn’t function properly. I want us all to be free so...

13.06201806/13/2018

Estela Hernández recounts: I fast now to support my people, so that we aren’t discriminated against, so that we are...

12.06201806/14/2018

Iris Rivera recounts: When I crossed the border into the U.S. with my sons, I asked for asylum. They put...

08.06201806/08/2018

Liselot Paulino recounts: My dream is to get my license so I can set up a practice here, and start...