Sacred Activism With Alison McCrary

When was the last time you deeply listened to someone’s story? On this episode, Dr. Donny Bryant and Dr. Barbara Holmes are joined in conversation by Alison McCrary exploring the very real impact of how we listen, speak, and show up in the world. A former nun and tireless advocate, guest Alison McCrary reminds us, “We’re all called to be holy beings—to be the eyes, ears, heart, and being of God in the world.” How will you embody the eyes, ears, and heart of God in the world today? Alison McCrary, a Georgia-born, New Orleans-based social justice lawyer and spiritual worker, bridges justice and spirituality in her work. With roots in the U.S. South, she serves as a transformative justice practitioner, strategist, and mediator. Passionate about healing trauma and repairing harm, Alison is a Spiritual Advisor on Louisiana’s Death Row. Formerly a Catholic nun, she remains active in her parish and indigenous community, advocating for criminal justice reform, environmental justice, human rights, and cultural preservation. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. To learn more about Alison's work, visit her website here.

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Sacred Activism With Alison McCrary is an episode from The Cosmic We with Barbara Holmes and Donny Bryant by Center for Action and Contemplation.

This episode is 55:07 long.

This episode was published on May 3, 2024.

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