Blog: Sanctuary
Blog articles from JRS UK
Giving a refugee friend a chance to live in dignity
14 July 2021
By opening their homes to a stranger, our volunteer hosts respond to the call for hospitality
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“Yet another wall where we desperately needed a bridge”
28 January 2021
New immigration rules add another barrier to sanctuary for those seeking asylum, writes Sophie
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We need to confront the reality of this death in the English Channel
26 August 2020
Sophie explains why we must make it easier, not harder, for people to move when they need to.
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Happy Feast of St Alberto Hurtado!
18 August 2020
"Fr Alberto Hurtado was someone who understood those in need"
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“Everyone should be a JRS host!”
31 January 2020
Miko, one of our volunteers, shares his story of hosting refugees at his home
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New Legal Advice Project: An Interview
29 May 2019
We chat to the Legal Advice Project team about setting up a legal advice service from scratch.
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Government response reinforces culture of disbelief
04 January 2019
Sophie reflects on how the Home Secretary's comments build walls where there should be bridges
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Moved to be God’s Witness
09 December 2018
For the second Sunday of Advent, Sr Rosalinda Maog reflects on the theme of peace.
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A refugee wisdom which knows the truth about human life
05 December 2018
Fr Damian Howard SJ spoke of refugee wisdom during his homily at the JRS UK Advent Service
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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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