ELECTION 2012: Election Day considerations

by Fr. John S. Rausch, Pax Christi USA Teacher of Peace Unfortunately, Presidential, Senate and Congressional elections represent more of a beauty contest than a forum for discussing substantive issues.  Single-issue voters can add to the polarization of the political process with their self-righteousness, while PACs can float half-truths and lies about a candidate with … Continue reading ELECTION 2012: Election Day considerations

REFLECTION: Time for crisp, colorful salad

by Fr. John S. Rausch, PCUSA Teacher of Peace When Alabama’s tough immigration law, HB 56, took effect last September, Holy Cross Catholic Church in Russellville, AL, lost nearly 30 Hispanic families who left the state for fear of arrest.  According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 120,000 of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants … Continue reading REFLECTION: Time for crisp, colorful salad