Thread by @SistersofMercy

#SOTU Sisters of Mercy thread begins here!

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A "Great American Comeback" should involve fighting for justice, equity and peace.

Not instigating wars, trade wars or closing the border.

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The Stock Market may be soaring but the least among us are still suffering terribly.

Sr. Mary Scullion, RSM, (@SMaryPhilly) is at the #SOTU today and testifies to how much our low-income and homeless neighbors are still in need.

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https://twitter.com/SMaryPhilly/status/1224814020840083456

@SMaryPhilly Natural Gas is not the answer. Our planet and impacted communities are crying out, and as people of faith, we must demand an end to the age of fossil fuels and encourage our leaders to adopt practical solutions to begin healing our earth.

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@SMaryPhilly Violent language and incitement should not be normalized in our lives or our country's discourse.

We must all be actively working towards a culture that promotes peace and non-violence rather than one that glorifies violence

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@SMaryPhilly Regarding healthcare, we agree with @Pontifex who said,

“Health is not a consumer good, but rather a universal right, and therefore access to health care services cannot be a privilege.”

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@SMaryPhilly @Pontifex There is nothing good or modern about spending billions of dollars to fund a medieval wall or turning away people who are fleeing for their lives, with legitimate claims to asylum.

Our country needs a truly modern immigration plan.

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@SMaryPhilly @Pontifex Our president continues to talk negatively about immigrants, but we know from our own ministries that they are our strength and a great inspiration for our lives and faith.

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@SMaryPhilly @Pontifex Planting trees is great but the Climate Emergency demands much greater engagement and accountability by governments around the world, not less.

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@SMaryPhilly @Pontifex Keeping America Safe?

How about addressing our epidemic of gun violence?

There have been over 400 mass shootings since last year’s #SOTU.

The Administration’s inaction has cost thousands of people their lives.

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@SMaryPhilly @Pontifex The picture that the President is painting about immigrants is not a reality.

Our sisters have ministered on the border for decades.

To see what life is really like, read some of our stories:

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@SMaryPhilly @Pontifex Immigrants built our cities, create thriving businesses and contribute to the economic and cultural wellbeing of our nation.

To limit immigrants with programs like #RemainInMexico is only to diminish ourselves & put these desperate people in harms way

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@SMaryPhilly @Pontifex We are deeply concerned about how the Administration’s immigration policies will affect the lives of our global neighbors and continue to foster a racist and bigoted world view among many others.

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@SMaryPhilly @Pontifex This Administration’s decisions with regards to Iran and the rest of the Middle East have not fostered peace but rather have increased suffering for all parties involved.

We desire peace, not war.

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@SMaryPhilly @Pontifex Tonight, the president painted one picture of America.

We are at a pivotal moment in history.

One that requires all of us to come together, stand-up and advocate for those less fortunate among us—and yes, one that needs Mercy.

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@SMaryPhilly @Pontifex O God,

We know you desire for all to live together in peace and for those in power to give mercy and justice to those in need.

Our union and our world need your presence and grace to propel us on to do good works.

Be with us as we serve you.

Amen

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