Making a Difference
A Baltimorean’s reflections on the Baltimore riots
“The God of peace is never glorified by human violence,” wrote the famous Trappist monk Thomas Merton. Whether it’s on... Read more
The courageous witness of Blessed Oscar Romero
Who would have predicted it?Who would have imagined on Feb. 23, 1977, the day of his appointment as Archbishop of... Read more
'Peace be with you'
“On the evening of that first day of the week,” according to the Gospel of John, “when the doors were... Read more
Dialogue: an essential ingredient for peaceful relationships
According to the New York Times, during a White House luncheon in 1954 Winston Churchill said, “To jaw-jaw [talk-talk] always... Read more
Unholy political positions in the Holy Land
As the minds and hearts of Christians throughout the world focus on the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord... Read more
The way of the cross
Writing a column on social justice and peace offers me plenty of timely issues to choose from. And I always... Read more
Beating swords into plowshares
“In the days to come, the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest mountain and raised... Read more
God is calling each person and every nation to repent
“The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” With these two compelling sentences – as recorded... Read more
A fresh look at a valuable gift
Catholic social teaching is unfortunately the church’s best kept secret. But because it directly addresses the world’s most pressing social... Read more
Thirsting for clean water
We turn on our faucets and out comes water – clean, refreshing, plentiful, life-sustaining water. But we rarely give it... Read more
My brief experience as a homeless man
For quite some time I have had an interest in the plight of the homeless. I have read about it,... Read more
