On a stretch of sidewalk outside Atlanta’s ICE office, a quiet revolution unfolds—where tenderness becomes resistance, and love dares to show up, morning after morning.
Compas at the Gate
Category: Immigration
Mary, Don’t You Weep
This essay is a powerful reflection on the sacred, sorrowful work of accompanying immigrants facing detention and deportation. Meet Mary, a weeping food vendor, and witness the fierce hope and dignity that persist amid rising cruelty.
Clarity in the Chaos: Responding to Trump’s Immigration Policies
The second Trump administration is rapidly reshaping immigration policy. Join Dr. Austin Kocher for a critical look at what’s happening, what’s at stake, and how we can respond.
In the Midst of Fear, We Choose Compassion
Every weekday morning, volunteers with Casa Alterna’s Compassionate Compas offer presence, solidarity, and hope outside the Atlanta Immigration Court and ICE field office, bearing witness to the stories of those navigating a broken system and reminding them they are not alone.
Defiant Thanks at the Gates of ICE
In the shadow of ICE, where policies divide and punish, something else takes root—mercy, resilience, and a defiant, unshakable hope.
Standing Firm in the Way of Love
Greatness is found in standing firm in the Way of Love.
No Way Back Home
In this season of deep reflection called Lent, we are beckoned into the wilderness—a realm defined not by geography but by the state of the soul. It is a place of testing, struggle, and stark reckoning. In the Gospel narrative, we encounter Jesus in this wilderness: hungry, vulnerable, and solitary, standing defiant against forces bent… Continue reading No Way Back Home
“America First” vs. God’s Reign: A reflection for Christians
Jesus didn’t build barriers—he crossed them. He taught us to love our neighbor, not to fear them.
Hospitality as Resistance: Casa Alterna’s Stand Against Authoritarianism
As the incoming administration plans to centralize power and deepen harm to immigrant communities, Casa Alterna stands firm, combining resistance with radical hospitality to create a sustainable and loving response.
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