The Leadership Conference of Women Religious mourns the death of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., whose life embodied a prophetic commitment to justice, dignity, and the sacred worth of every person. Formed by faith and shaped by the nonviolent vision of Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Jackson gave courageous witness to the gospel call to transform unjust structures and to stand with those kept on the margins of society.
Throughout his life, Rev. Jackson challenged the nation to live more fully into its democratic promise. His voice, presence, and tireless advocacy for civil rights, economic justice, and political participation expanded the moral imagination of this country and strengthened movements for equality and inclusion.
As women religious committed to the work of gospel justice and systemic transformation, we give thanks for his prophetic leadership and faithful perseverance. In this moment of loss, we renew our commitment to continue the work to which he dedicated his life — building communities of justice and peace where truth is spoken, human dignity is honored, and liberty is real for all.
Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR)February 17 at G:48 AM
Sr. Anita Baird, DHM writes ~
We have lost a beloved leader. Jesse Jackson stood tall and made us believe that "I am some- body." For years I was very active in Operation Breadbasket and PUSH, being there that Christ- mas morning when PUSH was born. My mother and I marched with Rev. Jackson in those early days and when I was asked to found the Office for Racial Justice in the Archdiocese of Chica- go, I had been well prepared for the resistance that I would face...but I kept "hope alive." May Rev. Jackson RIP and may his work not be in vain. Let us all "KEEP HOPE ALIVE" in these dark times. THANK YOU, Rev. JACKSON!
February 17 at 2:00 PM
