Making a Difference
No back to school fun for child laborers
It’s that special time of the year again when kids start heading back to school. And for those who have... Read more
Catholic Church is journeying back to its nonviolent roots
The Catholic Church preaches, teaches and practices total nonviolence. This statement is not true regarding the Catholic Church today. But... Read more
Over 20 million people facing starvation – and we should care!
Think to a time when you were hungry. Remember how it felt, a bit uncomfortable, right? You may have even... Read more
Tough times for many family farmers and farmworkers
For most of us living in the Northern Hemisphere fresh fruits and vegetables are now in abundant summer supply for... Read more
A world awash with weapons – there’s a better way
If someone’s house was on fire would you pour gasoline on it? Well the answer is obvious: Of course you... Read more
World Refugee Day: Did you miss it?
World Refugee Day, June 20, came and went with hardly a notice. I almost missed it. Sadly, little mention was... Read more
Budgets are moral documents
The highly relevant quote, “Budgets are moral documents,” has been arguably attributed to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. But if... Read more
My personal story as a Catholic conscientious objector
As I was trying to discern what God wanted me to write about, I walked into my 16-year-old son’s bedroom... Read more
A message from heaven: God is the only way to peace
Jesus said to his first disciples, and to all future disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give... Read more
Our common home really needs your help!
“A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system,” warns Pope... Read more
A resurrected vision for our suffering sick world
Although it is Easter season, for much of the world it still feels like Good Friday. Countless people throughout... Read more
Pope Paul’s encyclical, King’s speech, more relevant than ever
Fifty years ago, Blessed Pope Paul VI gave to the world a truly prophetic encyclical letter Populorum Progressio (“The Development... Read more
Walking in the Footsteps of Migrants
Recently I was given a unique opportunity to taste some of the bitter hardships endured by fellow human beings fleeing... Read more
Suffering South Sudan
People are beginning to starve to death in South Sudan. The United Nations has formally declared that a state of... Read more
Pope Francis’ call to action!
You may not have heard about it, but it was a big deal – big enough to inspire Pope Francis... Read more
A War of the Powerful Against the Weak
In many places throughout the world there is a widening gulf, chasm, gap between races, tribes, classes, cultures, economic factions,... Read more
A Civilized Nation does not Kill Babies
What a sight! Over 25 times from the top of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., I have seen... Read more
A King’s Advice to the President
I believe it is no mere coincidence that the U.S. national holiday celebrating the inspiring life of Rev. Martin Luther... Read more
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ 2017 World Day of Peace message
“May charity and nonviolence govern how we treat each other as individuals, within society and in international life.” This statement... Read more
Longing for Christmas Peace in the Holy Land
During this wonderful time of the year, when Christians throughout the world focus minds and hearts on the coming of... Read more
