by Fr. John Dear, S.J. Pax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace Last week marked a typical turn in our world of violence -- dozens killed in explosions in Iraq, U.S. drone attacks in Afghanistan, the ongoing U.S.-backed occupation of Palestine, the force-feeding of U.S. prisoners at Guantanamo, our president's daily perusal of his assassination list, … Continue reading REFLECTION: ‘No more hurting people,’ 8-year-old bombing victim begs
PRAYER: No more hurting people
by Tom Cordaro Pax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace God of Our Healing, we stare in bewilderment and pain at the blood-stained sidewalk near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. We hear the panicked cries of those who cannot hear themselves scream because the bomb blasts still ring in their ears. We stand completely … Continue reading PRAYER: No more hurting people