Archive for May, 2008

2008 Farm Bill “Half a Loaf”

May 14, 2008

The following is a guest editorial from David Beckman, President of Bread for the World
Washington, DC, May 14, 2008–Bread for the World president Rev. David Beckmann issued the following statement today concerning the 2008 Farm Bill that is expected to pass both houses of Congress this week and is also expected to be vetoed by [...]

Praying for Peace – Paying for War

May 7, 2008

The following guest contribution is from Bill Ruhaak, parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish in Joliet. 
It is tax time again, bringing to light a personal dilemma. I am agonized by the fact that I am praying for peace while paying for war.
What is at stake here is a fundamental human right not to be forced to participate [...]