NEW YEAR’S DAY: A special New Year’s message from Pax Christi USA

Dear members, friends, and partners: On the first page of the first volume of our bestselling booklet, Peacemaking Day by Day, the quote for January 1st, from the Desert Fathers and Mothers, reads: "Abba Poeman said about Abba Pior that every single day he made a fresh beginning." We hope that this New Year's Day … Continue reading NEW YEAR’S DAY: A special New Year’s message from Pax Christi USA

NEW YEAR’S DAY: Reflection for World Day of Peace/Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, January 1

by Rev. John Dear, S.J. World Day of Peace/Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Numbers 6:22-27 | Galatians 4:4-7 | Luke 2:16-21 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising the God of peace for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. ~Luke 2:20 The earth has completed its orbit … Continue reading NEW YEAR’S DAY: Reflection for World Day of Peace/Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, January 1