Violence

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• Believers must condemn violence in name of religion by David Hilt  Inside the Vatican

• “It is no longer a choice between violence and nonviolence…it’s nonviolence or nonexistence. by Tony Magliano  Pax Christi USA

• Fight indifference, actively respond to hatred, violence, pope says by Carol Glatz      Catholic News Service

• In the land of the Mapuche, Pope Francis calls on indigenous peoples to say 'no' to violence

• by Gerard O’Connell   America

• Gospel Nonviolence: The Way of the Church by The Conference of Major Superiors of Men

• Now is the time to be bold, to be public, and to let our voices be heard. by Catholic Organizations Respond to the Violence in Charlottesville

• USCCB President and Domestic Justice Chairman Call for Prayer and Unity in Response to Deadly Charlottesville Atta

• Chicago auxiliary signs ad decrying postelection bigotry, violence by Catholic News Service

• Archdiocese of Chicago, Its Parishes and Ministries Launch Anti-Violence Initiative

• It’s a Violent World. What Can I Do? by Rev. Louis J Cameli

• In the face of violence, why do we write? What can words do? by Patrick Gilger, S.J. and Matt Spotts, S.J.  America

• USCCB Special Task Force Releases Written Report and Recommendations On Promoting Peace in Our Communities.📷 by USCCB

• Confronting a Culture of Violence: A Catholic Framework for Action by USCCB

• The New Wave of Rap Violence Shouldn’t Be Ignored by Craig Jenkins Vulture

Prayers

• Prayer to End Violence For all who live amidst bloodshed and violence: that the blood of those who have died may spur the living to work for peace and justice for all people and an end to terrorism, we pray to the Lord.

We also pray to better love our neighbor and demonstrate our love with respect for all human life and assistance to all those in need.

Videos

Encouraging Us To Go Deeper

Murder

Interviews

• Father Daniel P Horan, OFM

• Kimberly M. Lymore, M.Div., D.Min.

• Scott Stantis

Articles/Commentaries

• Horror: priest killed in Mexico while hearing confession by Deacon Greg Kandra  Catholic Canada

• Salvadoran priest assassinated during Holy Week by Rhina Guidos    Catholic News Service/America

• An Oregon bill could allow mentally ill patients to be starved by CNA

• Monsignor Juan José Gerardi Conedera by Judith Barry

RAPE

Articles/Commentaries

Indian women never far from danger Thomson Reuters ranks country most dangerous place for women to live, with four rape cases reported every hour

Prayers

• Prayers for Yummy Sandifer, Dantrell Davis, Ryan Harris, Eric Morse, Derrion Albert, Blair Holt, Jonylah Watkins, and the hundreds of other children murdered and whom continue to be murdered in Chicago O God, we pray for those who have been murdered on the streets of our city. We commit to your loving care those who have died, beseeching you to receive their souls into the mercy of your love. Comfort their loved ones who mourn. Enable them to meet the lonely and painful days ahead in the strength of your love. Let the love that you have made known to us lead us to create safer streets for all to walk upon. Amen Vienna Cobb Anderson

Mass Murder

Videos

Jesus Christ is our Bridge over Troubled Waters as we pray to Him to for comfort, and mourn the loss of and harm to those whom we love, and for all those who have been lost and harmed as victims of hate and gun violence.

A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Articles/Commentaries

• Pope denounces use of chemical weapons by Junno Arocho Esteves, Caholic News Service

• Mexican City Sees Stunning Drop in Violence as Adoration Increases by Patty Knap National Catholic Register

• Cardinal Vincent Expresses Horror at Murder of Fr Jacques Hamel by Cardinal Vincent Nichols

• A celebration of Bastille Day in Nice turned into a killing field by Bishop Kevin J. Farrell

• An Eye for an Eye Makes the Whole World Blind . by Archbishop Blase J. Cupich

• The Gods of Hate by Fr. Joseph Chamblain, OSM,

• Pope Francis decries Orlando massacre and prays for victims by News Va

• US bishops condemn Orlando club shooting, offer prayers by News Va

• AFRICA/EGYPT - University of Al-Azhar: strong condemnation of the massacre in Orlando, but careful of those who feed "anti-Muslim rhetoric" by News Va

• Our prayers are with the victims, their families and all those affected by this terrible act': Clergy calls for prayers by Catholic On Line

• Cupich in letter to LGBT community: 'I stand with you.' by Tom Roberts

• USCCB President Reacts to "Unspeakable Violence in Orlando; Offers Prayers for the Victims by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Sexual Violence Against Minors

Articles/Commentaries

• When Will the Stories Stop? Why They Can’t. by Rev. Louis J Cameli

School Bullying

Articles/Commentaries

• He Was Only 14: A Case to End Bullying by Blair LePanne   Life Teen

• Cyber and Traditional Bullying Victimization as a Risk Factor for Mental Health Problems and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescentshby Rienke Bannink, Suzanne Broeren, Petra Ann van de Looij-Jansen PM, Frouwkje G. de Waart, Hein Raat PLoS One. 2014 Apr 9;9(4):e94026 This study established a connection between both traditional and cyber bullying and later mental health problems for girls, but not for boys.  It also found that only traditional bullying was associated with a greater risk of suicide.

• School Bullying is Nothing New, But Psychologists Identify New Ways to Prevent It American Psychological Association website October 29, 2004 This article reviews the work of Dr. Dan Olweus, PhD, whose research has led to the development of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a comprehensive, multilevel, school-wide program designed to reduce and prevent bullying among students in elementary, middle, and junior high schools.

Videos

Anti-Bullying Showcase 2013 - St John's Catholic Primary

Devolution

Commentaries

• Baseline Report on the Challenges and Prospects of Devolution with Respect to Violence (pdf download) [ [Kenya] Catholic Justice & Peace Commission

Genocide

Articles/Commentaries

• Pence announces Genocide Recovery Program for Iraqi minorities by Courtney Grogan  Catholic News Agency