Making a Difference

No back to school fun for child laborers

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Sep 9, 2017

By Tony Magliano

It’s that special time of the year again when kids start heading back to school. And for those who have... Read more

Catholic Church is journeying back to its nonviolent roots

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Aug 24, 2017

By Tony Magliano

The Catholic Church preaches, teaches and practices total nonviolence. This statement is not true regarding the Catholic Church today. But... Read more

Children in South Sudan.

Over 20 million people facing starvation – and we should care!

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Aug 12, 2017

By Tony Magliano

Think to a time when you were hungry. Remember how it felt, a bit uncomfortable, right? You may have even... Read more

Tough times for many family farmers and farmworkers

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Jul 26, 2017

By Tony Magliano

For most of us living in the Northern Hemisphere fresh fruits and vegetables are now in abundant summer supply for... Read more

A world awash with weapons – there’s a better way

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Jul 18, 2017

By Tony Magliano

If someone’s house was on fire would you pour gasoline on it? Well the answer is obvious: Of course you... Read more

Syrian children at a refugee camp.

World Refugee Day: Did you miss it?

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Jul 5, 2017

By Tony Magliano

World Refugee Day, June 20, came and went with hardly a notice. I almost missed it.  Sadly, little mention was... Read more

Budgets are moral documents

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Jun 18, 2017

By Tony Magliano

The highly relevant quote, “Budgets are moral documents,” has been arguably attributed to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. But if... Read more

My personal story as a Catholic conscientious objector 

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Jun 3, 2017

By Tony Magliano

As I was trying to discern what God wanted me to write about, I walked into my 16-year-old son’s bedroom... Read more

A message from heaven: God is the only way to peace

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May 22, 2017

By Tony Magliano

Jesus said to his first disciples, and to all future disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give... Read more

Our common home really needs your help!

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May 4, 2017

By Tony Magliano

“A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system,” warns Pope... Read more

A resurrected vision for our suffering sick world

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Apr 20, 2017

By Tony Magliano

Although it is Easter season, for much of the world it still feels like Good Friday.   Countless people throughout... Read more

Pope Paul’s encyclical, King’s speech, more relevant than ever 

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Apr 8, 2017

By Tony Magliano

Fifty years ago, Blessed Pope Paul VI gave to the world a truly prophetic encyclical letter Populorum Progressio (“The Development... Read more

Walking in the Footsteps of Migrants

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Mar 27, 2017

By Tony Magliano

Recently I was given a unique opportunity to taste some of the bitter hardships endured by fellow human beings fleeing... Read more

Suffering South Sudan

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Mar 5, 2017

By Tony Magliano

People are beginning to starve to death in South Sudan.  The United Nations has formally declared that a state of... Read more

Pope Francis’ call to action!

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Feb 27, 2017

By Tony Magliano

You may not have heard about it, but it was a big deal – big enough to inspire Pope Francis... Read more

A War of the Powerful Against the Weak

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Feb 12, 2017

By Tony Magliano

In many places throughout the world there is a widening gulf, chasm, gap between races, tribes, classes, cultures, economic factions,... Read more

A Civilized Nation does not Kill Babies

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Jan 26, 2017

By Tony Magliano

What a sight!      Over 25 times from the top of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., I have seen... Read more

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.

A King’s Advice to the President

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Jan 15, 2017

By Tony Magliano

I believe it is no mere coincidence that the U.S. national holiday celebrating the inspiring life of Rev. Martin Luther... Read more

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Reflecting on Pope Francis’ 2017 World Day of Peace message

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Jan 2, 2017

By Tony Magliano

“May charity and nonviolence govern how we treat each other as individuals, within society and in international life.” This statement... Read more

Longing for Christmas Peace in the Holy Land

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Dec 19, 2016

By Tony Magliano

During this wonderful time of the year, when Christians throughout the world focus minds and hearts on the coming of... Read more