VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 22JUN26

 

Forward this email to someone you know who would like it! Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up here to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Verse of the day Then justice will dwell in the wilderness and righteousness abide in the fruitful field. The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. - Isaiah 32:16-17 Voice of the day Peace is not the absence of war or struggle, it is the presence of justice. - Ella Baker Prayer of the day True God, remind us that justice is an inescapable prerequisite for any conversation addressing peace. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Outside Delaney Hall, Catholics Pray Rosary With Detainee Letters (by Lauren Barbato) “The power of Mary called us here,” Sister Susan Francois said of the solidarity with those detained in the New Jersey ICE facility. Read more Proverbs Gave Me a Better Way to See Trump's Iran Deal (by Tyler Huckabee) I wasn’t sure how to feel about the end of a stupid, terrible war that nobody wanted. The book of Proverbs helped. Read more Pride is Teaching Me to Love My Enemies (by Ryan Duncan) As a queer Christian, Christ’s command to love my enemies has been weighing heavily on me during Pride Month. Read more In Idaho, an Episcopal Camp Stands as Solace for Queer People (by Lake Lust, FāVS News) Queer Camp fosters a space where “folks can be their full self.” Read more Advertisements Action Alert: End the Blockade Against Cuba Join us now to contact Congress and demand an end to hostilities against Cuba. In this moment, we must follow the best traditions of our faith and extend our hand to Cuba in love and charity. Demand that we start true diplomatic talks paired with natural disaster aid for the island while respecting the Cuban people’s right to determine their own government. Sojourners' Immigration and Refugees Reading List Check out Sojourners' reading selections for putting our faith into action for immigrant and refugee rights. Our Bookshop page features a variety of curated reading lists. When you buy through our Bookshop link, part of the proceeds support Sojourners and independent bookstores throughout the country. Donate Subscribe Unsubscribe or update email preferences Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #342, Washington, DC 20003 Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842