by Joseph Nangle, OFMPax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace This is a tale of two bishops, interesting for their contrasting narratives and presenting a classic choice for us all. The first is His Holiness, Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church. His patriarchate is large and powerful. It has a membership of more than … Continue reading A study of contrasts in two religious leaders during times of war
As we enter Holy Week, the Cross is God’s complaint against structural, social sin
by Joseph Nangle, OFMPax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace The quotation from the prophet Habakkuk at the heading of these weekly entries is considered to be the first time in Israelite literature that a human being questions the ways of God. Habakkuk asks why God “gazes on the faithless in silence… [those who] slay peoples … Continue reading As we enter Holy Week, the Cross is God’s complaint against structural, social sin