As people of faith we need to press forward and encourage police to work with us and, together, build strong communities -- one neighborhood at a time. That’s what police in a democracy do and that’s what we must expect and encourage from our city’s leaders.
The Spirit of Jesus is very present on the Bowery. It is humbling to wash feet, and it is evident that it is often humbling for many of the men to have their feet washed.
Cynthia Vaughn lost both her parents when her father was convicted of killing her mother 30 years ago. What she didn't realize until recently was that she also lost her own freedom as she became trapped in hatred.