Each year on the third Monday of January, the U.S. observes Martin Luther King Day. Dr. King was an influential civil rights activist of the 1950s and ’60s who used effective, nonviolent means to advocate for racial equality and ending
The Kindness of Strangers – Duke’s Story
“Gramma, Gramma, come here. Quick!”I hightailed it to the door where my two excited grandsons asked “Gramma, do you know this dog?”“Hmm, I said, No, I don’t think I’ve ever seen him.”Standing on the front lawn was a skittish taupe-colored dog with his head hung low. He was young, around…
Click-to-Give and Free Donation Sites
Do you think you can’t make a difference because you are too busy or you don’t have money to spare?
Click-to-give sites and on-line stores that generate donations when you shop take no money and very little time each day.
Environmental and Animal Welfare Wins 2019
Thanks to you, millions of others, and many non-profit organizations, 2019 has been a milestone year for animal welfare and the environment.
Pope Francis: Advocate for Animals and the Earth
In 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio accepted the leadership of the Catholic Church as its pope. He took the papal name Francis in honor of Saint Francis who demonstrated with love, generosity, and open-heartedness to all members of the Creation
Saint Francis of Assisi: Friend of Animals and People
In all of history, St. Francis of Assisi, Italy, may be one of the few people who most imitated and carried out the work of Christ in Christ’s way.
Francis gained a reputation of being a friend to animals, He spoke with them, cared for them, advocated on their behalf, and even held Mass for them.
Tips for Spiritual Activists
Being a spiritual activist sounds like a lofty goal and may bring to mind images or fears of having to leave everything to live on the mission field, but not so. If you help others, regardless of form, or aim