Category Archives: Current events
Nonviolence: A Universal Lifestyle
With its remarkable variety of religious practices, India is an effective microcosm of today’s international, interreligious stage. The country is the stadium for the evolution of many world religions. Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism originated in India. Additionally, the country is … Continue reading
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Peace is a Dirty Word
Thoughts From Patrick Kennelly Three years ago in Bamiyan, a central province of Afghanistan, a multiethnic group of university students gathered for a three month workshop on peacemaking. The group of young leaders met weekly ultimately concluding that peace is … Continue reading
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From Pakistan with peace
Another post from Fr. Simon. May 10, 2010 Had a 4.5 hour trip from Islamabad to Lahore. But the bus was fantastic. They had a “flight attendant,” headphones, movies (I couldn’t understand them), a snack, a drink, periodic trips by … Continue reading
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From Pakistan with peace
As you might know, Fr. Simon is in Pakistan. This is a post about his experience so far. He will share his experiences periodically. Islamabad, Day 1, May 4, 2010. It’s 5:15 a.m. and I’ve finally arrived in a friend-to-be’s house … Continue reading
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From Pakistan with peace
Another post from Fr. Simon. May 8, 2010 Our friend offered to drive us up to a town just outside of Mingora , even though none of us had so much as a toothbrush in tow, we quickly said yes. … Continue reading
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Violence in Cabinda
Cabinda rebels for independence attacked Togo’s football team on its way to the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola on Friday. Three people were killed and nine were wounded. The Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda (FLEC), … Continue reading
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