Peace & Justice
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.
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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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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Being and Making Peace Today