“Can religion help with peacemaking?”

“Can religion help in peacebuilding?” That was the basic question today in a webinar I attended that was conducted by the Strategic Religious Engagement (SRE) Hub at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University. My quick reaction to the question was, “Seriously? Of course, religion can help in peacebuilding!” Peacemaking … Continue reading “Can religion help with peacemaking?”

Minnesota Franciscan Working for Forgiveness in Palestine

This article is for Catholics and others who want to know about forgiveness instruction, facilitation, and training and how that is being provided in Palestine by a Secular Franciscan in Minnesota. The article directs readers to another recent article I wrote for Central Minnesota Catholic explaining my work with a Catholic Relief Services humanitarian aid … Continue reading Minnesota Franciscan Working for Forgiveness in Palestine