Category: Church
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Claiming Hope in Times of Disorder and Despair
Hope can seem elusive in these days of overwhelming violence and suffering. Hope is alive – stubborn – creative – and real. Read more and stake your claim on hope in days of crisis.
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Intro to Christian Peacebuilding Small Group, Weekly, 9/17~10/22
You are invited to take part in a small discussion group studying introductory principles to Christian peacebuilding. This small group will take place online, via Zoom, weekly from Sept 17-Oct 22.
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On False Binaries
Mercy Aiken posits it’s wrong to assume that being Pro-Palestinian means being Anti-Semitic. It is possible to be for Jews and Palestinians, but only if we work for equal justice for all.
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On Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain
As I learned today of Israel’s military attacks on Iran, I prayed for mercy and protection of lives. I should have also been praying for the Israeli soldiers and leaders who ordered the attacks. Then, my mind traveled back to an email I received last year. These are the thoughts that followed.
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Pope Francis and Nonviolence
Cross-posting this great article by Ken Butigan about Pope Francis’ work to bring the logic and teachings of nonviolence back to the center of the Catholic Church, an institution that too often in history ignored Jesus’ nonviolent teachings.
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Pope Francis Begged for Peace in South Sudan
“Pope Francis gave us [in South Sudan] a gift. His humility, his presence, his prayers, they were not ordinary gestures. They were reminders that peace begins with each of us choosing it, every single day.”
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Remembering Pope Francis’ 2014 Visit to Korea
In August 2014, Pope Francis made a papal visit to South Korea, where he made special efforts to console the bereaved families of the Sewol ferry disaster and spoke about peace and reconciliation between the Koreas.
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People of the Resurrection
Cross-posting an Easter reflection from Jonathan Kuttab and Friends of Sabeel North America’s tribute to Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis on our Divided World
In his landmark encyclical ‘Fratelli tutti,” Pope Francis emphasized the idea of human fraternity, drawing on the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi to inspire political action rooted in solidarity and highlighting the critical role of religions in building peace.
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Mosquitos Matter
Malaria has always made me wonder why mosquitos matter in the circle of life. Learn this and more in a post by my Peace Catalyst colleague, Kirsten Schlewitz.
Seeds Will Grow 