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#staypeaceful: Algiers Peace Fest, Saturday, April 8

Lately, media coverage would have you believe that the youth of this city are on the wrong path. But then you encounter a group like the team of 12 students in Algiers, who recently decided they wanted to make “peace” the focus of their…

Blessed are the Safe???

I’ve been talking about the Beatitudes for the purpose living life as a peacemaker. The Message translation says, "You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really…
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Blessed are the Peacemakers

I recently started teaching a conflict resolution course at a high school where I work. During my reflection on a recent class, four ideas emerged that I believe are central to a study on violence. These ideas are: Respect, Weakness, Power and…

Let’s Talk About Love (Part 3)

As I approach my ½ century birthday, I have been reflective of my life’s mission. It is summed up in Jesus’ own words when he was talking to the religious leaders of His time. They asked him to state the greatest commandment of the Law. 37Jesus…

Let’s Talk About Love: Part 2

When I first conceived of the phrase, “Let’s Talk About Love”, I was dealing with an almost overwhelming feeling of despair for my community, nation and for the world. I had been reading many post on social media and having conversations…

“We Care”

In 2012, we have embarked upon our “We Care” campaign to: Expand our community support network of individuals, agencies, businesses and community groups. Develop our network of financial supporters (annual, monthly and one-time…