Commentary On a dusky fall evening, I take a walk down a familiar neighborhood street. Ahead of me, a small deer looks my way at the same moment I spot him. Freezing, I realize he’s being followed by seven companions. They dash across the street and disappear into a backyard. I gaze into the yard, […]
Talk story: Fight against climate change can help migrants, too
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty. Praise be to you! (“Laudato Si’” [“On Care for Our […]
Dr. Kioni Dudley: Resurrecting Meatless Fridays
COMMENTARY Cafeterias in the 1,800 public schools in New York City are observing Meatless Mondays with meatless lunches. So are the schools in Baltimore and Oakland. The movement for Meatless Mondays is spreading to varied places across America. Globally, Meatless Monday is practiced in 40 countries. Why are they going meatless? And why haven’t we […]