Peace & Justice
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.
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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The Dangers of Christian Nationalism
A growing movement seeks to blur the line between Church and state by imposing Christian values on others, which goes against the teaching of the Church and poses a threat to democracy.
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The Dangers of Christian Nationalism
Mark Shea is an author, blogger, and longtime contributor to the St. Anthony Messenger. He often takes on challenging topics that face Catholics today. His September 2024 cover story, “The Dangers of Christian Nationalism,” in the St. Anthony Messenger explores the rise of nationalistic ...
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I’d Like to Say: The Time to Protect Elections Is Now
As trust in our election system erodes, so does our sense of unity as American citizens. By looking to the Franciscan tradition and its emphasis on peace-building, we can find ways to heal and strengthen our divided society.
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Committing Ourselves to Justice
To follow Jesus is to commit ourselves to justice. This requires inward change more often than we would like and can be a complicated journey.
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Being and Making Peace Today