by Brian Flagg, Pedro Arrupe, SJ was the Superior General of the Jesuits from 1965 to 1983. He was famous for his insistence that proclaiming the Gospel meant promoting justice and entering into solidarity with the voiceless and the powerless. Under his leadership the Jesuits made great sacrifices for their beliefs and immense dedication toContinue reading “Falling in Love”
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Brian’s in Love!
by Brian Flagg, My 30 day silent retreat at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos, California was the greatest experience of my life since I became a born again Christian when I was 22 years old. I’ve been home since July 25, but haven’t been able to write about it until now, I guess,Continue reading “Brian’s in Love!”
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TUSD AND THE ROLE OF LOW-INCOME PARENTS
by Cesar Aguirre It is just after 9pm, the girls are finally settled in bed and my eyes are heavy from a long day. I know I should have gone to the board meeting but after cleaning, finishing the laundry and cooking dinner, the last thing I want to do is drag my girls toContinue reading “STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TUSD AND THE ROLE OF LOW-INCOME PARENTS”
Call to Action at the Streetcar Grand Opening July 25th 9am!
Call to Action
July 25th, 9am
Remind the City of Tucson that Bus Money is not for the maintenance and operation of the Streetcar!!
Text to join the Tucson Bus Riders Union email list!
To join the Tucson Bus Riders Union email list, just text TBRU to 22828 and follow the instructions! text2join
Thoughts of a TBRU Supporter
This piece was sent in by a friend and supporter of the Bus Riders Union. Thanks for your thoughts M! By M. The City of Tucson has been irresponsible throughout the entire Streetcar project. Initial negotiations regarding the Streetcar included major contributions from the University of Arizona, yet when the UofA changed their mind theContinue reading “Thoughts of a TBRU Supporter”
“To pay these three men an enormous amount of money just to stay at the University for the next few years is unconscionable”
by Andy Silverman, I read with great interest recently about a University of Arizona donor who gave $17.68 million in stock to be distributed to the basketball and football coaches and to the athletic director if they stay at UA through 2021-22. It would mean that Coaches Sean Miller and Rich Rodriguez would each getContinue reading ““To pay these three men an enormous amount of money just to stay at the University for the next few years is unconscionable””
30 days of SILENCE at The Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos, CA, starting June 18th
by Brian Flagg That is what I have committed to. The 8 day silent retreats I have done there the last 2 summers have been nothing less than life-changing. Both times I felt like it ended way too soon. But 30 days? I’ve got to admit I feel a bit apprehensive. A little bit likeContinue reading “30 days of SILENCE at The Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos, CA, starting June 18th”
Mexicana author Anabel Hernandez has a new book, Narcoland.
by Brian Flagg, She said in this interview from The Nation magazine (11-11-2013) that she writes because if she can help the people to understand what is really happening, then they can change things. Life at Casa Maria, in South Tucson and throughout the Southside is all about the roots and culture of Mexico, theContinue reading “Mexicana author Anabel Hernandez has a new book, Narcoland.”
Voces de Casa Maria 