Peace & Justice

Man in prison with a dove | Hasan Almasi via Unsplash

‘For I Was In Prison’: Building Bridges with Inmates

Developing a friendship with someone in prison through a pen-pal ministry could provide the seed for change and growth—for both parties.

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Persoon holding a sign "no justice, no peace"

Commitment to Justice

Committing to justice requires clarity of purpose and a steadfast dedication to fairness and equality. St. Francis advocated for justice by standing up for the marginalized and promoting peace.
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Harvesting Justice 

Behind every meal, there’s a story of sacrifice; Julie Taylor’s work at the National Farm Worker Ministry brings to light the often invisible and harsh realities of farm labor in the United States. 
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Go Forth and Share the Good News

God’s love and mercy is revealed in Jesus breathing forth the Spirit of love and forgiveness upon his disciples.
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May Peace on Earth Begin with Me

While many of us are still enjoying the celebration of the New Year, January 1 is also known as the World Day of Peace.
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Being and Making Peace Today

It may be my personality; it may be my mistrust of “righteous causes,” but I’ve never been one to join protest groups or to “work for peace,” as Franciscans are supposed to do. Yet, at the same time, my whole life ...
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The Unfolding of Peace

Often, I am haunted and healed by the words of the Spanish mystic Unamuno: “May God deny you peace but give you glory.” Unamuno’s tragic sense of life suggests that what too often passes for peace in our world is ...
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