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29 June 2025
Dear friends,
As I write this, the alarming news that the United States has bombed Iran is still fresh and stinging. Pope Francis was prophetic in declaring this a year of hope. And that is what we need now more than ever. Hope that the senseless wars and killing will end. Hope that this initiative by our country does not open the door to vengeful indiscriminate violence and death. Hope that world leaders will look to peaceful ways of solving differences and conflicts. Hope that people with solid visions of advancing humanity will surface in leadership positions. This is a very serious, somber moment in history. More than ever the values of our faith must be proclaimed.
Today we celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. They are examples of true leaders. The issues they faced with the early church – misunderstandings, persecution, and martyrdom could not prevent the Christian movement from growing. Their clashes with the emperor resulted in their martyrdom. Peter was crucified upside down because he felt unworthy to die in same way that they killed Jesus. Paul was not crucified but beheaded because he was a citizen. The fruit of their leadership and martyrdom was the exponential growth of the church.
Pope Paul VI, addressing the United Nations pounded on the podium and shouted, “no more war, no more war”. And “if you want peace, work for justice.” Message that fell on deaf ears and continues to fall on deaf ears. May the example of Saints Peter and Paul and Pope Paul VI inspire more Christians to have the courage and vision to allow the Gospel values speak truth to power.
Sincerely, Father Joseph H. Callahan
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29 de junio de 2025
Queridos amigos,
Recemos por la paz en el mundo y por el fin de las guerras. Es un momento en la historia muy pero muy delicado. Necesitamos pregonar el mensaje cristiano—mensaje de respeto, paz, y justicia.
Atentamente en Cristo, Pbro. Joseph Callahan
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