Would You Do This? 100 Women Will Walk 100 Miles To Inspire Pope Francis To Keep Talking About Immigration.

2015-08-12T15:48:26-04:00

After her husband was arrested in late 2013 for being an undocumented immigrant and locked up for five months in Pennsylvania’s York County Prison, Pilar Molina decided it was time to go to Mass. Every Tuesday morning, Molina, a Mexican-American mother of two, would arrive at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and pray for her husband’s safe return to their home outside Philadelphia.
Eventually, her husband, Israel, was released after an immigration judge ruled in his favor -- an outcome that Molina, 30, calls “a miracle."
“I made a promise to myself that whatever happened, I would keep going to church," she said. "We can’t keep separating families -- mine or anyone else’s.”

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100 Women Will Walk 100 Miles To Inspire Pope Francis To Keep Talking About Immigration

“We can't keep separating families.”

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 12 at 2015 3:51 PM

2015-08-12T15:51:08-04:00

Well in my younger and stronger days I would consider walking 100 miles for a cause SGT Private RallyPoint Member. However, I wouldn't walk to keep a Pope taking about anything.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 12 at 2015 3:52 PM

2015-08-12T15:52:46-04:00

He's popular around the world but losing popularity in the U.S. For his socialist stance.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Aug 12 at 2015 4:34 PM

2015-08-12T16:34:24-04:00

I suppose I would walk 100 miles for immigration if there was a reasonable cause for concern about immigration. However, I don't see any. There is a reasonable cause for concern about illegal trespass, but I don't think the Pope is in any position to do anything about that, is he?

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Aug 12 at 2015 5:09 PM

2015-08-12T17:09:38-04:00

I certainly would; SGT Private RallyPoint Member.
I certainly concur with Molina: It was a miracle that helped Molina's husband get out of jail.
It was also the Judge; who was compassionate enough, intelligent enough, (He was very, very familiar with the law.) and balanced enough- to be able to release Molina's husband from jail.
[My father was a Federal Administrative Law Judge.]

Response by SGT Anthony Rossi made Aug 12 at 2015 5:16 PM

2015-08-12T17:16:50-04:00

Only if I believed it would do:
1. Secure the border.
2. Deport or provide harsh punishment to illegal aliens that partake in violent / drug crime.
3. Provide a path way to citizenship to insure that everyone in this country is living by the same laws and playing by the same rules!

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Aug 12 at 2015 7:18 PM

2015-08-12T19:18:28-04:00

Nope...I would not. Not that I have anything against Catholics, but I do have some strong opinions on the pope and some of the customs...like bending down before him and kissing his ring....I think Jesus is rolling around in heaven everytme this happens...the pope is not GOD yet....many treat him as if he were one...or like going to confession and being told...ok, you'll be forgiven of your sins....go to five hell mary's, six cartwheels and cook an awesome dinner for your husband tonight and you shall be absolved of your sins......yeah, right.....ok, so I got a little side tracked....but no....you shouldn't have to walk a hundred miles to get the attention of the pope...or to inspire him on a subject... Either he's going to talk about it or not...and what happens after they walk the hundred miles and he doesn't continue talking about immigration?
No, it doesn't seem to me to be a purpose or a solution by walking a hundred miles.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 14 at 2015 4:26 AM

2015-08-14T04:26:11-04:00

Outstanding, Pope Francis really is a Modern Day Saint. Have nothing but Love and Respect for the Man. I understand his history and background too. I remember his Mentor Bishop Oscar Romero and how he was killed by Right Wing Death Squads for Standing up to the Military and the Military Junta for Social Justice.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Sep 24 at 2015 2:46 PM

2015-09-24T14:46:00-04:00

I don't think they have to do that! Its already in him to Advocate for it!