Thomas Merton's words of hope for young activists

So, what do we do with that privilege? Well, as I see it, we have three options: (1) Indulge it. Feel as hopeless as the facts seem to warrant. Give over to the nihilism and anomie all around us. At least you’ll be in tune with the times. Or (2) Guilt trip yourself. Police your weak moments. Stay hard with hope, as an act of solidarity with those w

This is the position of the disinherited in every age. What must be the attitude toward the rulers, the controllers of political,

As the old Franciscan slogan goes, “Preach the gospel always. And when necessary, use words.” Or as our seventy-year-old revolutionary Catholic nun, Sister Margaret, puts it, “We are trying to shout the gospel with our lives.” Many spiritual seekers have not been able to hear the words of Christians because the lives of Christians have been making

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Activism involves actions that purposely and directly challenge injustice to change opinions, policies, and practices.

And if you feel overwhelmed, remember, you are not alone. Join your energy with the energy of others. And consider what Mother Teresa said: “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Your action may be as simple as declining to use plastic straws, knowing how discarded straws are severely disrupting the ecosyst