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
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.
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
Albert Schweitzer: Spiritual Activist and Animal Advocate
Albert Schweitzer followed in the footsteps of his Alsatian family recognized for its love of music, religion, and education. He also spoke and wrote on the ethics of animal welfare and our duty to help animals in need.
Mohandas Gandhi: Spiritual Activist
Mohandas Gandhi was one of India’s greatest political and spiritual leaders of the last two hundred years. His wise words about non-violence, the value of all individuals regardless of sex or class, and animal welfare are still quoted today. As