Call + Response: Human Trafficking

This is a repeat reminder about the film, Call + Response, called "the first feature rockumentary to expose the world's 27 million most terrifying secrets." Rather than reading a blog explanation, click here to check out the site. Not only will you learn more about the film, but you'll find out where it's playing and have the ability to request a screening near you!

Interesting Article on the Death Penalty

It seems that the group that attempted to give the most legal prominence to the death penalty has given up its efforts. Click here to read the NY Times article about the American Law Institute's abandonment of its project, "Group Gives Up Death Penalty Work in Frustration."

Pope Benedict's World Peace Day Message for 2010

Go to the Vatican website to read Pope Benedict's World Peace Day message, "If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation." Also, remember that resources for reflection can be found on the website of the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change at www.catholicsandclimatechange.org

Christmas 2009

Amidst the hustle and bustle of this Christmas season, let's take a moment to remember the Prince of Peace:



E-mail subscribers: If you do not see a video clip above, please click here to view "Let There Be Peace on Earth."

Jubilee Act

The Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation (HR 4405) was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 16. Go to the Jubilee USA website to send messages to your representative, asking him or her to sponsor the Jubilee Act.

Pax Christi USA Announces Completion of the People's Peace Initiative

You may recall that this initiative was begun in 2003, the 20th anniversary of the US Bishops' Peace Pastoral and the 40th anniversary of Pope John XXIII's "Pacem in Terris." The project is now complete in two languages, English and Spanish, and suitable for use by different
kinds of groups. Go to www.paxchristiusa.org for more information.

Peace in Afghanistan

Go to www.fcnl.org to read and sign a petition by FCNL (Friends Committee for National Legislation) toward working for peace in Afghanistan