Articles
A Feast Day for Conscientious Objectors
On our nation’s secular calendar, November 11 is celebrated as Veterans Day, honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. But on the Church’s calendar, November 11 is the feast of St. Martin of Tours (316-397), who is recognized as one of the Church’s first conscientious objectors.
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Statement on the Eve of the 2024 Elections
In the spirit of Pope Francis's call for fraternity and social friendship in Fratelli Tutti, his plea for the care of our earth in Laudato Si, and his understanding of our Gospel mission in Evangelii Gaudium, Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore recognizes the elections as a crucial moment for shaping a society grounded in peace, accountability, and the common good.
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Did Jesus Tell His Disciples to Arm Themselves?
Some Christians who support the right to bear arms cite Luke 22:36 as support for their views, saying that Jesus instructed his disciples to arm themselves. But Jesus is speaking figuratively here. His disciples misunderstand his statement and take it literally—the same mistake Christian supporters of gun rights make.
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Interfaith in Action
Attending my first Parliament of the World's Religions conference was a deeply enriching experience. This conference served as a powerful reminder of the importance of interfaith dialogue in today's world. In a time when division often takes precedence, the Parliament provided a remarkable platform for diverse religious and spiritual traditions to come together, fostering mutual respect, cooperation, and harmony.
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Learning to Become an Ally
In March of this year, I joined a beautiful blue bus full of other eager learners on the 2023 Maryland Civil Rights Education Experience, an 8-day tour with 13 stops in North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee. I was extraordinarily moved by what I learned. I am writing to share a few takeaways and one indelible image, to encourage others to join next year’s Experience, and to make a public commitment to anti-racism.
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