Author Archives: silviantonia

Let the new world begin!

Posted on January 29, 2020 by silviantonia

Here it is again, from me: For all of you (us) depressed and negative about Bernie’s possibilities on the Democratic ballot: 1. We knew back in April of 2015 when he announced his candidacy for the 2026 elections that it … Continue reading →

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Non-violence and state violence

Posted on December 11, 2017 by silviantonia

I am a daughter of the Cuban revolution but I am also the daughter of a US American who was born in Tampa, Florida, the son of a Sephardi US American who was himself born in Rutherford, New Jersey.  My … Continue reading →

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Justice: a boil that must be lanced / La justicia: un forúnculo que hay que reventar

Posted on May 20, 2017 by silviantonia

“Like a boil that can never be cured so long as it is covered up but must be opened with all its pus-flowing ugliness to the natural medicines of air and light, injustice must be exposed, with all the tension … Continue reading →

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HOMILIA EN LA ORDENACIÓN DE SILVIA BRANDON PEREZ  Abril 8 del 2017: Olga Lucia Álvarez Benjumea ARCWP*

Posted on April 20, 2017 by silviantonia

Originally posted on Evangelizadoras de los apóstoles:
? En esta ocasión nos hemos reunido para acompañar a nuestra compañera y hermana Silvia, en la celebración de su Ordenación como presbítera al servicio de la Iglesia en el Movimiento y …

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The marketing of ideals, faith principles, and the small and larger issues of the day, by misdirection

Posted on March 25, 2017 by silviantonia

I just returned from picking up from LAX airport, a friend and person who came to me for help over two years ago when her husband of almost thirty (30) years died and his children, who had been her frequent … Continue reading →

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Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ, we are all related, todos somos familia

Posted on February 21, 2017 by silviantonia

Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ, we are all related, todos somos familia Imagine being by nature more of a pantheist than anything else, and arriving at a place where ALL life is respected… For me, that was the feeling that permeated my entire … Continue reading →

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Standing Rock: the effects of colonization/ los efectos de la colonización

Posted on January 13, 2017 by silviantonia

This is a bilingual post. Este es un artículo bilingüe. After sleeping 12 hours, reading Emma Goldman for one hour at 2 in the morning, and sleeping for another 4 hours, I am finally up. I have been thinking, for … Continue reading →

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Standing Rock miracles…los milagros de Standing Rock

Posted on December 6, 2016 by silviantonia

Last night I watched the heartfelt public apology by Wesley Clark Jr. and all the US vets who knelt at the feet of  native elders and felt a profound gratitude.  Just the depth of love and support and humbleness in … Continue reading →

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Standing Rock, part 1 – warning: mushy contents

Posted on November 29, 2016 by silviantonia

Standing Rock:  Day 1 November 22nd I found another woman who is also driving, and we are leaving later today in her school bus for Standing Rock. That means I will have to fly back, because I have to see … Continue reading →

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Leaving for Standing Rock! / ¡Nos vamos para Standing Rock!

Posted on November 20, 2016 by silviantonia

This is yet another bilingual post… Este es de nuevo un artículo bilingüe.  Please share/ por favor compartan.   First of all, thank you to everyone who donated; my car is almost full, as is my heart. /Primero que nada, … Continue reading →

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