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Standing up–and riding–for peace

Posted on October 5, 2026 by freecatholic808 — 1 Comment

The note from Wally Inglis, as usual, was a reminder to stand up for peace. It said simply: “Let’s begin October with a good turnout and renewed commitment to our call for nuclear disarmament … and an end to militarism…

Tagged with: Ann Wright, nuclear disarmament, CODEPINK, Wally Inglis, Veterans for Peace, Bike for Peace,, Refuse Fascism
Posted in I BLOG, Nonviolence, Nuclear disarmament, Nuclear weapons, Peace, Peace with Justice, Uncategorized, War

“My dream is to leave this hell.”

Posted on September 23, 2026 by freecatholic808 — 2 Comments

I am republishing, with permission, this GoFundMe appeal started by Vicky Brotherton in the U.K. on behalf of a family in Gaza, one of thousands struggling to survive the horrific conditions that the daily assault by Israel has caused. I…

Tagged with: Gaza, genocide, Hadeel, Israel, Palestine, scholarships for Palestinian students, Vicky Brotherton
Posted in Gaza, Human Rights, I BLOG, Palestine, Peace with Justice, Uncategorized

Peace Boat Voyages for Peace

Posted on November 25, 2025 by freecatholic808 — 1 Comment

Thanks to an invitation from Colonel(Ret.)Ann Wright, a tireless advocate for peace, a small group of us were able to take a guided tour of Peace Boat when it docked in Honolulu recently. Our gracious and very knowledgeable guide, Sumiko…

Tagged with: Ann Wright, Hibakusha, hiroshima, ICAN, nagasaki, Nihon Hidankyo, Nuclear disarmament, Nuclear weapons, Peace Boat
Posted in I BLOG, Nuclear disarmament, Nuclear weapons, Peace, Peace with Justice, Uncategorized

Guest Post: Endings and Unveilings

Posted on November 14, 2021 by freecatholic808 — 4 Comments

For all who yearn for words from the pulpit that speak to our times: This sermon is published with the kind permission of Rev. David Gierlach, Rector of St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Honolulu. Today Jesus brings his closest friends in…