The institution of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday in 1983 speaks to the enormous impact this Black preacher had on life in the United States. At the same time, areas in this country use the day to minimize King’s greatness. In Mississippi and Alabama, for example, the day is officially recognized as honoring … Continue reading Remembering MLK’s urgent and still timely critique of the U.S., the church
The World Day of Peace message asserts our need for one another
by Joseph Nangle, OFMPax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace [NOTE: The title of Pope Francis' World Day of Peace message for 2023 is "No One Can Be Saved Alone: Combatting Covid-19 Together, Embarking on Paths of Peace"] For fifty-six years on January 1st, the World Day of Peace, the Holy Father has written a reflection … Continue reading The World Day of Peace message asserts our need for one another