Franciscan Media

Peace & Justice

An Interview with Sister Megan Rice

December 26, 2018

With the heart of a warrior and the soul of a peacemaker, Sister Megan Rice boldly pushes for complete nuclear disarmament in the United States.

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers: An Interview with John Dear, SJ

April 24, 2018
Father John Dear spoke with St. Anthony Messenger about the Christian call to nurture nonviolence in the world today.
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homeless man

A Night with the Homeless

January 24, 2018
A sleepless night at a homeless shelter becomes a wake-up call for this volunteer.
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A man sleeps on a sculpture titled "Homeless Jesus" in front of the offices of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Sept. 16. During his visit to the U.S., Pope Francis will highlight the work of the charities, which help more than 100,000 clients annually with services including food distribution, medical and dental care, and legal assistance. (CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters)

Homeless Jesus

December 12, 2014
This sculpture presents Our Lord in the distressing disguise of the poor.
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Veterans talk | Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Confession Heals a Vet

August 14, 2009
The Vietnam War broke him. The Sacrament of Reconciliation healed him.
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At Kolbe House, an arrested criminal is seen in this illustration photo. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation March 24, 2021, making Virginia the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty. (CNS photo/Victor Pena, Reuters)

Kolbe House: The Saving Grace of Prison Inmates

June 26, 2007
This parish-based agency in Chicago offers hope to those jailed in both body and spirit.
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House destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans | Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash

One Year After Hurricane Katrina

August 1, 2006
Touring the Ninth Ward in New Orleans last April was like walking through a bad dream.
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