Stations of the Cross: A Reflection on Debt

Stations of the Cross: A Reflection on Debt By Linda Jones, Catholic Agency for Oversease Development (CAFOD) Introduction Leader: “Whatever the detailed history of today’s debt-ridden countries… those who could be blamed least, the poorest people in the poorest...

January – Poverty Awareness Month USA

January Is “Poverty In America Awareness Month” – New Media Campaign Focuses On Solutions To Poverty Catholic Campaign for Human Development leads effort to raise awareness of community-based programs that work to break the cycle of poverty. WASHINGTON (January...

Are Christian Optimists or Pessimists?

As Christmas approaches, Christians ask themselves: Am I an optimist or a pessimist? The answer is found in a prayer in the season’s liturgy: “Lord, we feel unworthy servants of Thee and sadly feel all the evil that makes our life empty. Give us however...

Peace Message of Br. Roger of Taize

“If some are gripped by worry about the future and find themselves at a standstill, there are also young people all over the world who are inventive and creative. “”A Future of Peace” by Brother Roger, Taizé Community “God has plans for a...