Peace

Pursuing Peace

Bruce Epperly December 3, 2023

On the first Sunday of Advent, Isaiah speaks of a day in which they will “beat their swords into plowshares” and nations will “learn war no more.” That seems like an impossible dream.

Look for Good News

Carol Ann Morrow November 18, 2023

Television is often filled with murders, detectives, crime and mayhem. It does not resemble my life. I choose to watch no crime series on TV this evening.

The Gospel of Luke tells us that as Jesus entered Jerusalem for his ministry there, he wept over the city and said, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes” (Lk ...

Woman flashes a peace sign | Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

Three Minutes with God: Finding Peace

Monsignor Frank Bognanno October 20, 2023

The greatest mistake we humans often make is to become upset and lose our peace.

Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza

OSV News October 19, 2023

Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in the world Oct. 27.

People in Jerusalem take part in the "March of the Nations" March 15 in which Christians from around the world demonstrate against anti-Semitism. (CNS photo/Ronen Zvulun, Reuters) See ANTI-SEMITISM-LETTER May 17, 2018.

Anti-Semitism Wounds Us All

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 2, 2023

Anti-Semitism is rising in the United States and worldwide. How do we combat it?

Peace I Leave You

Colleen Arnold, MD July 15, 2023

“Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you,” Jesus tells the apostles. Some days are so hectic and stressful that there is no peace. But then I hear Jesus’ voice, and I know that with him, peace is ...