Why money is not always the solution it seems to be

Preface: I'm not an economist and I'm not pretending to be. These are just some things I've been thinking about lately.

It seems that whenever I have a conversation with people (not to mention most of what we hear and read) about poverty, the solutions are often …

My House is Small

Our great friend, Meredith Imken, taught in Tanzania last fall. This is a poem written by a student in her English class. I think it says something beautiful about home.

My House is Small

It's only enough for me.
It has a grass roof.
I'm the only one who likes …

What is acceptable? What is possible?

Here's an adaptation of Jim Wallis' commencement address to Georgetown University found on Beliefnet. Though this is addressed to graduates of a prestigious university, I think we should all consider his challenge.

"Each new generation has a chance to alter two very …

what do you do?

hey ya´ll

this is interesting stuff i learned today while working in a 28-bed hospital in a little town in the Amazon called Shell.
shell and puyo (the town i´m living in) are the last towns on the way to all the tribes that still live in the jungle. its seems …

Good news

"Defense of human rights, equality, and freedom is not only a matter of policy. It is a matter of policy, but a policy rooted in the gospel. The gospel is the great defender and proclaimer of all the fundamental rights of the person. The gospel roots of equality will …

Oscar Romero on peace

"Peace is not the product of terror or fear.
Peace is not the silence of cemeteries.
Peace is not the silent result of violent repression.
Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all.
Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity.
It is right …