November’s Prayer Intention for the Proper Use of Wealth
Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of November, and invites Catholics to pray “for the proper use of wealth,” so that we may recognize that true wealth lies not in accumulating or possessing, but in giving with love.
On All Souls’ Day, Pope Prays that Mothers’ Tears may Silence Weapons
Highlighting the Beatitude promising comfort for those who mourn, Pope Leo prayed “especially those from whom a loved one has been torn away by the senseless violence of war,” that their tears “might touch the consciences of those who have the power to silence the weapons!”
‘Largest Coordinated Port Action Ever,’ Dockworkers in 22 Countries Strike Against Gaza Genocide
Dockworkers in more than 20 countries—from France to India to Greece—withheld their labor on Friday to demand an end to Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza and highlight the role that commercial ports play in fueling deadly militarism worldwide.
Preparing for War Jesus’ Way
The world is in turmoil. The USA increases defense spending, and pressures other nations to increase defense spending. Many Western nations are sending weapons to war zones while themselves preparing for war. The defense industry is booming. How do we as Jesus followers position ourselves to face these pressures?
Collaborating for Change: 6 week online small group, Weds @ 8:30 pm ET, 11.4-12.9
You’re invited to join me and Peter Anderson for the demo run of a new curriculum that Peace Catalyst is launching on November 4th.
Report Back on Jaju Solidarity Brigade 2026
In the October 2026 Korea Peace Study Group, Sulkiro, Munjo, and DH reported back on their August trip to South Korea as delegates on the Jaju Solidarity Brigade. They share what they learned at sites of anti-imperialist struggle about vibrant social movements in South Korea.
Korea Peace Study Group: Jaju Solidarity Brigade, 10/9 @ 8 pm US ET
National Liberation Day March in Seoul on August 15, 2026; image credit: Craig Birchfield The fall leaves here have begun to transform into different colors – mostly yellow, without many bright reds yet. Some brown leaves have begun to fall and crunch under our feet on the sidewalk. As we feel the autumn winds blow…
Israel-Centered Theologies and the Call to a Christ-Centered Church, 10/8 @ 9 am US ET
How do Israel-centered theologies shape how Christians understand God, Scripture, the Holy land, and the people who live there? Join the Christian Peacebuilding Network for this month’s discussion with Tony Deik.
#Palestine #Israel #Theology #ChristianPeacebuildingNetwork
Bring Them Home: US-DPRK Collaboration in Soldiers’ Remains Recovery
Conflicts are transformed as parties find and work on shared goals together. One example of past collaboration between the US and DPRK governments is recovery and identification of US soldier remains. Learn more from this recent webinar.
Azmi Never Made it Home
A mother should not have to choose between being unable to feed her children in displacement and returning them to a conflict-affected area. Read Amzi’s story and stand in practical solidarity with Sudanese families needing a lifeline.
12 Days of Peace Online Events, 9/21~10/2
In a world that seems rife with fear, division, and violence, what does it look like for Christians to live lives guided by hope and mercy? Join us between the international days of peace and nonviolence for 12 days of virtual conversations, workshops, and collective discernment. Online and open to all!
#internationaldayofpeace #internationaldayofnonviolence #event #onlineevent…
Peace Talks, War Games, Opcon, Oh my!
In this September 2026 session of the Korea Peace Study Group, which occurs virtually, on the second Friday evening of the month USA time, I shared about recent events related to Korea before a discussion of how to build a groundswell of support for an end to US hostile policies towards the DPRK to open…
Memories Dedicated to the Victims and their Families of 9/11
We pause to honor the memory of those we lost. May their legacies inspire us to reach across divides, comfort those who mourn, and work tirelessly toward a future defined by compassion, reconciliation, and enduring peace.
Grieving Sister Responds to 9/11 Attacks in Nonviolence
Cross-posting episode #88 from Fr. John Dear’s The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast (source): I speak with my friend Colleen Kelly, who lost her brother in the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. A few years earlier, I had baptized Colleen’s daughter at a very happy family event… On September 11th, Colleen’s brother Bill was…
25 years after 9/11, peace still eludes us
In this cross-post from the National Catholic Reporter, John Stowe and Charlene Howard reflect on the last 25 years and renew their commitment to promoting nonviolence and human dignity.
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