Nonviolence and Peacemaking

Pax Christi USA

Pax Christi International

Pace e Bene

The King Center for Nonviolence Social Change continues the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King in cultivating a practice of nonviolence in response to, as Dr. King described, the “triple evils” of racism, poverty, and militarism. The King Center offers Nonviolence365® , an online training in nonviolence practice.

Peace Action Network of Lancaster (PA)

Friends Peace Teams: initiated the Alternatives to Violence (AVP) project 50 years ago to offer workshops on nonviolence conflict resolution to communities. Members of Pax Christi Pittsburgh received training through AVP workshops.

Waging Nonviolence

Nonviolence.info

Kazu Haga is a activist and teacher who connects trauma, Buddhist practice, and Kingian nonviolence.

Justice for Immigrants and Refugees

One Church, One Family is a national Catholic movement for solidarity, prayer, and public witness for migrants and refugees. Days of public witness and action are planned throughout the year. This movement is co-sponsored by Pax Christi USA and the USCCB.

New Sanctuary Movement (NSM) of Philadelphia is an ecumenical, interfaith organization that empowers immigrant communities and works with allies by promoting dignity, mutuality, community, and spiritual nonviolence. NSM Philly’s social media page is very active with updates about activities in the Philadelphia area.

MILPA (Movement of Immigrant Leaders of Pennsylvania)

Gun Violence Prevention

Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence is a Pennsylvania based interfaith and ecumenical organization that promotes gun violence prevention through public witness and advocacy, especially their Memorials to the Lost.

RAWTools promotes gun violence prevention by destroying firearms and creating art and garden tools from the pieces. RAWTools has chapters in Philadelphia, Colorado Springs, Buffalo, and other cities.

Podcasts:

The Nonviolence Jesus Podcast by Fr. John Dear

#75 John Dear in conversation with bestseller writer Joyce Rupp on her award winning book "The Years of Ripening": "The Serenity Prayer is the prayer of elderhood, not just for AA!" – The Nonviolent Jesus

This week I speak with the beloved spiritual writer Joyce Rupp.An international retreat leader and conference speaker, Joyce is the author of three dozen bestselling books on compassion, grief, aging in midlife and in the later years, prayers and poems for every occasion, reflections on nature, and a memoir.Among her bestsellers are Boundless Compassion; Return to the Root; Jesus Guide of My Life; Constant Hope; Dear Heart Come Home; Praying Our Goodbyes; Inviting God In; and Walk in a Relaxed Manner. Orbis Books also published Joyce Rupp: Essential Writings.She is a member of the Servite community (Servants of Mary), was a volunteer for Hospice for fifteen years, and lives in West Des Moines, Iowa.“Elderhood is really all about surrender,” she tells me as we discuss her new book, The Years of Ripening. “But I like the word ‘acceptance’ better."She shares with us her thoughts on the aging process, self-compassion, surrender and vulnerability.Be encouraged, inspired and lifted up, you can also order her 2026 Nautilus Award winning book The Years of Ripening: Reflections on Aging in the Later Years" here"Acceptance and being with the process of surrender and letting go lead us to being at home in the heart of God. We can't give in to discouragement,” she concludes. “It doesn't get us anywhere!”You can find me on Substack @FatherJohnDearbeatitudescenter.orgjoycerupp.comIG: @joyceruppauthor🌻, John

1. #75 John Dear in conversation with bestseller writer Joyce Rupp on her award winning book "The Years of Ripening": "The Serenity Prayer is the prayer of elderhood, not just for AA!" 42:24
2. #74 Part 2 of 2: John Dear with authors John Dominic Crossan and Michael Okinczyc-Cruz on their new book "Jesus and Justice" and organizing work on the streets of Chicago: "We have a savage culture". 42:48
3. #73 Part 1 of 2: John Dear with scripture scholar John Dominic Crossan:"Has God given us the freedom to destroy ourselves and the world?" 41:43
4. #72 John Dear with Bishop Michael Curry, prophetic leader and best-selling author on the way of God and the way of life: "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!"   34:38
5. #71 John Dear with professor and theologian Kate Common on the two of the Great Heresies, the nonviolent origins of the Hebrew community and her book "Undoing Conquest". 44:20

The Jesuit Border Podcast by Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries

BONUS EPISODE: “Despedida” – Saying Farewell to co-host Joe Nolla, SJ – The Jesuit Border Podcast

In this bonus episode, we are saying farewell to Joe Nolla, SJ, the co-host of The Jesuit Border Podcast for the last three years. In June, Joe is heading off to theology studies in Paris, France, to continue with his formation as a Jesuit in preparation for his ordination to the priesthood.In this episode, we bring on Eric Clayton, deputy director for communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States and long-time editor of the podcast. Eric turns the questions on us, first by asking for some updates about what has happened on the border since Season 10 wrapped up in early April. Then he turns to Joe to get his reflections on his experience working on the U.S.-Mexico border for the last three years. Joe talks about the graces he has experienced, the way this ministry has shaped his formation, and the surprises he has encountered along the way. Both Brian and Joe share a range of stories, from accompanying people at rock bottom, to diaper leaks, and what it means “to be a gentleman” when you are served tuna salad. Of course, the episode wouldn’t be complete without Joe answering the question he poses to all our guests. So give the episode a listen to finally hear Joe’s own image of heaven.We send off Joe with all our love and prayers. He has been a gift to our ministry and to our community. As he ends every podcast, we now say to him: “que Dios te bendiga.” May God continue to bless him in his life and vocation.

1. BONUS EPISODE: “Despedida” – Saying Farewell to co-host Joe Nolla, SJ 52:28
2. S10E7: “The Death of Asylum” with Jonathan Blitzer, journalist and staff writer at The New Yorker 01:03:12
3. S10E6: “Shifting the Narrative” with Kristin Heyer, Theology Professor at Boston College 39:56
4. S10E5: “Holy Sacred Moments” with Hung Nguyen, SJ, from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in San Diego 38:31
5. S10E4: “The Church as a Field Hospital” with Bishop Cristiano Borro Barbosa from the Archdiocese of Boston 35:50