Author: Fr. John Dear

As we process through Lent toward Holy Week, it may be helpful to recall Jesus’ testimony in court before Pontius Pilate, the representative of the Roman Empire. For me, these…

In the name of the God of peace, the nonviolent Jesus, and the Holy Spirit of love. Welcome. Let’s begin by taking a moment and turning to those around us…

God of peace, thank you for being gentle, loving, compassionate, and nonviolent! You are so nonviolent that you do not force yourself upon us, but gently call us to your…