By William Slavick Pax Christi Maine The Vatican conference call for Just Peace theology gave Dan Berrigan a hopeful departure. Jesus and his followers were peaceful, practiced love of neighbor, and for three centuries rejected violence, choosing martyrdom over engaging in violence. The link with Constantine’s empire resulted in contradictory loyalties. Many Christians retreated to the … Continue reading REFLECTION: Conference follows the words of Jesus – “Put down that sword”
REFLECTION: The Journey of Easter – A Season of Compassion, an End to War
by Scott Wright, Director Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach One of the most dramatic signs of our time is the presence of people on the move. There are more internally displaced people or refugees in the world now than since the end of the Second World War. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than … Continue reading REFLECTION: The Journey of Easter – A Season of Compassion, an End to War