by Beth | Sep 12, 2002 | Justice and Peace
Conditions Governing Military Intervention in Iraq According to Vatican Secretary for Relations with States ROME, SEPT. 10, 2002 (ZENIT.org-Avvenire).- The decision to launch a military operation against Iraq must be made at the United Nations, and only after all...
by Beth | Sep 6, 2002 | Justice and Peace
On September 11th, millions will be praying for peace. How can we best remember those who have died through violence and war? I think they would want us to strive for the peace for which all hearts long. Don’t we often feel at a loss for an outward gesture to...
by Beth | Sep 6, 2002 | Justice and Peace
“What would Vincent do? In the days since the terrorist attacks I have been asking the question “What would Vincent do?”(As we approach the anniversary of 9/11 someone has asked me to repost the reflection I offered last year…) Is there something I can...
by Beth | Sep 6, 2002 | Justice and Peace
British Prelate Says War Could Set Arab World Against West LONDON, SEPT. 5, 2002 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor warned in a newspaper article that a war against Iraq would have grave consequences, possibly setting the Arab world against the West....
by Beth | Aug 28, 2002 | Justice and Peace
“As we approach Labor Day 2002, we face many challenges as a nation and as a Church….. In tough times like these, we look to people of courage and candor, fidelity and wisdom. Last May, we lost just such a person in Monsignor George G. Higgins. … For...
by Beth | Aug 28, 2002 | Justice and Peace
CANBERRA, August 9, 2002 (acsjc.org.au): The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) has released a media statement in relation to possible military intervention in Iraq The following report was found on the site of the Australian Vincentians....