Monthly Archives: March 2013

A Thought for Today

Posted on March 31, 2013 by vigilatholycross

A friend sent this to me this morning: “Every breath we draw is a gift of God’s love; every moment of existence is a grace.” – Thomas Merton, Thoughts in Solitude

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It Took Six Days for Him to Act

Posted on March 30, 2013 by vigilatholycross

I said before that Holy Cross filed a complaint against the professional license I earned a few years after I graduated, when I began to protest.  I won it, and the case was closed. That complaint was filed by Vincent … Continue reading →

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Dear Fr. Boroughs, Mr. Condron and the Holy Cross Board of Trustees:

Posted on March 28, 2013 by vigilatholycross

This is what I will be doing soon if normal communication does not resolve the problems you’ve ignored for a decade and permitted to grow. Jailed Bahraini Activists on Hunger Strike By CHRISTINE HAUSER Last Updated, 10 a.m. Two jailed … Continue reading →

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Hubris at Holy Cross, and the Demands of Justice and Penance

Posted on March 27, 2013 by vigilatholycross

Philip Boroughs, the president of the College of the Holy Cross, uses William J. Conley, the head of Administrative Services, as his contact person for the Vigil. He is the one who ignored all of my concerns the past month, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Still Has Not Addressed the Hate Speech by Students

Posted on March 26, 2013 by vigilatholycross

I wrote about hate speech from some students at Holy Cross last week at the Vigil for Justice and I reported it to a Holy Cross official whose response to me has been 100% silence since last week.  Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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A Picture from the Vigil for Justice and Last Year’s Hunger Strike

Posted on March 25, 2013 by vigilatholycross

I made this sign last year during an adrenalin filled day at the Hunger Strike for Justice. It explains why I am there. I held the sign, or propped it against a back pack on the ground, but it toppled … Continue reading →

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The First Anniversary

Posted on March 25, 2013 by vigilatholycross

Today is the one year anniversary of my first presence at the gates of the College of the Holy Cross, when the Hunger Strike for Justice began. A lot of preparation time went into it, and that was preceded by … Continue reading →

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Week #7 of the Vigil for Justice 2013

Posted on March 24, 2013 by vigilatholycross

This is the start of the 7th week of the Vigil for Justice. I might stop marking the time this way. Tomorrow is the one year anniversary of the Hunger Strike for Justice at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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The Enduring Memory of Rape

Posted on March 23, 2013 by vigilatholycross

When you get a chance some time, read this story. It helps for understanding if you know someone who went through this experience, and it makes sense if you went through it yourself. Waking Up to the Enduring Memory of … Continue reading →

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Hate Speech at Holy Cross

Posted on March 22, 2013 by vigilatholycross

I like to focus on the good — most of us do. At Holy Cross at the Vigil, most of the public contact is just fine. It’s normal. Some people want to know more — students, parents of prospective students, … Continue reading →

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