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Blog articles from JRS UK
“Allowing people to see what might be possible”: Volunteering in detention – Part 2
29 November 2018
Martin, one of our newest volunteers, shares his reflections from visiting those in detention
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“Allowing people to see what might be possible”: Volunteering in detention – Part 1
28 November 2018
Cashel, one of our detention volunteers shares his experiences visiting those in detention
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This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him
21 November 2018
Following the World Day of the Poor, Nick reflects on the challenge set to us by Pope Francis
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The Rich Tapestry of Pedro Arrupe
14 November 2018
On its 38th anniversary, Jim Conway reflects on the growing tapestry of JRS and its founder
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The Dignity of Work
07 November 2018
This Living Wage Week, Aidan reflects on the relationship between dignity and the right to work
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The Language of Welcome
30 October 2018
Cristina, the new Destitution Services Manager, looks back at her first month at JRS UK
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‘The voice of those who have no voice’
23 October 2018
Nicholas shares how St Oscar Romero inspires us as we share the stories of those we accompany
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“Be grateful in all circumstances”
18 October 2018
Sr. Linda reflects on Prisons Week and her experience of visiting those in detention
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Let’s Lift the Ban
16 October 2018
Sophie explains why JRS UK is calling on the government to allow those seeking asylum to work
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Boldly Go – Prisons Week 2018
11 October 2018
Beatrice explains why Prisons Week offers the chance to stand with those indefinitely detained
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