Fourteenth Sunday Of Ordinary Time-C After weeks of celebrating feasts, we return to Ordinary Time. The Gospel today recounts when Jesus commissioned his disciples in pairs to go around the surrounding towns to preach about the Kingdom of God. Before their departure, Jesus gives the seventy-two some brief comments and instructions. He tells them the … Continue reading Offer Peace to Those Whom You Meet
Tag: Peace
Incentives for Peace
Good Moral Compasses has consistently advocated for peace in many of our blog posts and objects to those who want to continue wars indefinitely. Too often, the loss of life is not the determinative factor during these conflicts, especially when it comes to the United States' foreign policy. Even though the U.S. is not always … Continue reading Incentives for Peace
Peace on the Horizon
For the first time in four years, peace between Russia and Ukraine is now discussed as a real possibility. The past administration was content to ship billions of dollars to Ukraine without a hint of ever speaking to Vladimir Putin about peace. We were told over and over again that it was all about defending … Continue reading Peace on the Horizon
The War in Ukraine Must End
Just days after his inauguration, President Trump is realigning the previous administration’s policies through a flurry of executive orders. The executive orders signed by Trump concern domestic affairs, not his foreign policy. On the top of his list of foreign policy are the ongoing conflicts in Israel and Ukraine. The swipe of his pen cannot … Continue reading The War in Ukraine Must End
Goodwill and Generosity
All the Christmas gifts have now been opened and the luster and glee of those items a bit worn off, the world is telling you that it’s time to forget the Christmas season and start getting back to work. There is no argument here that Christmas can’t last forever, but that doesn’t mean that all … Continue reading Goodwill and Generosity
Our True Longing Hidden
All around signs of Christmas are sprouting up. Trees are being decorated and outdoor lighting is illuminating neighborhoods as the days grow shorter. Stores and the internet remind people that Christmas is coming soon. Christmas parties are already being celebrated a full month early and will continue as the countdown to December 25th draws near.The … Continue reading Our True Longing Hidden
Sixth Sunday of Easter-C
Worldly Peace is not Peace at All Who is John in our second reading trying to fool? “I saw the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. It gleamed with the splendor of God. . .” John, who are you trying to kid? We never come across this city of perfection. … Continue reading Sixth Sunday of Easter-C