2023 HORIZON No. 1 Winter--Call beyond borders

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Editor's note

Lovingly cross borders

By Carol Schuck Scheiber, editor

The theme of God calling us to cross borders was the focus of our November 2022 convocation, a joyful time for face-to-face learning, sharing, and networking in the beautiful city of Spokane, Washington. The words of our keynote speakers appear in this edition. Read more...

Updates

NRVC receives grant for anti-racism efforts | Education-debt grants for candidates—apply by April 17 | Summer Institute to be in Kansas | Vocation ministry curriculum updated Read more...

“Here I am” -- Responding to the call to go beyond

By Sister Barbara Reid O.P.

A notable part of being a prophet is that prophets go beyond borders and leave comfort zones. Read more...

Beyond the borders of culture: vocation and migration

By Father vănThanh Nguyễn S.V.D.

Immigration continues to have great influence on the U.S. church and on religious communities. While the impact comes with built-in challenges, the possibilities for religious life are abundant. Read more...

Borders, boundaries, and beyond: Culture in a 2.5 world

By Father Ricky Manalo C.S.P.

Technology and culture enrich us, push us, shape us. They're having a tremendous impact on religious life and new membership, and the only way forward is to keep moving forward, staying conscious and true to our values. Read more...

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