Hope is found not in grand gestures but in countless small acts that build justice and peace. Together, these create a mosaic of goodness—the Reign of God alive in our own time and place.

National exceptionalism has long seduced nations into conquest, aggression and self-righteousness. From Israel to America, the dangerous fusion of faith and politics distorts Scripture’s call to justice and mercy, turning chosenness into a weapon of exclusion rather than a summons to service.

Being a good neighbor starts with citizenship — engaging in public life to promote justice, peace and environmental care. Loving our neighbor can feel overwhelming, but hope begins with small, concrete acts.

The world is staggering under war, climate crisis, and migration pressures. Fear dissolves solidarity and fuels cruelty, while populists exploit it for gain. Christians are called not to amplify despair but to interpret these signs as God’s summons to hope-filled action.

In these times, the Church again faces a “new moment.” Ongoing wars, the decline of just war theory, and the failure of nuclear deterrence demand a reimagined Catholic moral framework for a perilous and divided world.

Rising youth engagement in the Church offers hope, but the Church must act now to support and nurture these emerging believers. Young Catholics want the fullness of the Gospel, not a diluted version.

If lawmakers insist clergy must report child neglect, should pastors call police on governments that defund child services or block homeless shelters? Some ministers might say: what’s good for the flock is good for the state.

What once nurtured faith has become a battlefield. Catholic media is increasingly shaped by gatekeepers who police doctrine, discredit dialogue, and promote fear — all in the name of defending orthodoxy.

A young teacher from Ireland, Sister Mary Killeen arrived in Kenya reluctantly in 1976. What began as a temporary assignment soon turned into a mission that reshaped Mukuru, proving that unexpected paths often lead to extraordinary impact.

Even small reductions in alcohol intake can spark big changes. Less dehydration, improved sleep, and better liver function appear quickly. Science shows that healing starts in days, with longer-term benefits like cancer risk reduction growing the longer you stay alcohol-free.