St. Columban Mission for Justice, Peace and EcologySince detecting the first reported coronavirus (Covid-19 or pandemic) cases, the people in the Philippines are experiencing widespread fear of contracting Covid-19.
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On the 24 May the Vatican will invite the entire Catholic Church to embark on an audacious faith-filled, decade-long journey through the Laudato Si …
In Chile and Peru, the Covid-19 pandemic is surging and creating even more suffering for the poor and the vulnerable. The effects of the pandemic go far beyond being…
This week, the Biden administration completes the first 100 days of its administration.
At the beginning of this year, with the inauguration of a new President and the beginning of a new Congress, we shared our advocacy priorities for 2021. This week marks…
When we describe what happened on the first Easter Sunday, we talk about how Jesus “conquered death.” But that language removes the context from Jesus’ death.
When Christians talk about the crucifixion, we sometimes talk about it as if it were inevitable.
When we celebrate Holy Week, we usually forget about Holy Saturday. This is a mistake.
On Holy Thursday, we commemorate the last meal Jesus ate before his execution.
In order to celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem for Passover, “many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread palm branches that they had cut from the…
As we celebrate Holy Week during this age of ecological crisis, we have an opportunity to begin to imagine this new culture. The life of Jesus and the events of Holy Week…