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Practicing for When Peace Breaks Out
by Brenna Cussen and Eric Anglada — Yesterday was our fifth wedding anniversary. Our wedding day, October 2, 2010, was much like today – overcast, low fifties, and chilly. Like today, we were surrounded by wonderful people and much joy. The sacrament took place at our local Catholic parish, and the celebration at New Hope…
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I Wanna Roll With These People: Stages of Community
by Edgar Hayes and Ann Rader Conception. We became attracted to the idea of community when we were in our teens and early twenties. Edgar experienced Agape Community during a college retreat, which opened his eyes to a whole new way of living out his faith. Among Ann’s influences was…
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If I Were a Contemporary of Jesus
by Christopher J. Doucot As an undergrad studying religion with the Jesuits at Holy Cross College I was assigned to write about their radical brother Fr. Daniel Berrigan. Back in the dark ages, before the internet, I was able to find Fr. Dan teaching in Kentucky at Berea College by dialing 411. He graciously took…
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Welcoming the Stranger at Agape
by Allison Carvalho One month before arriving at Agape I wrote in my journal: “Change is scary. Change is fluid. Change is evident. Change is unexpected.” While I was referring to the ending of my freshman year of college and the subsequent transitions that are bound to happen, I find that this sentiment is just…
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Heavenly Treasure Not Sown
by David Bittner In the first few hours at the Hermitage, God showed me a few ways I needed to die to self. I was hoping for groundbreaking revelations, the accomplishing of a great amount of reading, or for God to deal with a pesky issue. While being a little “complainy,” God gently chided: “Are…
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Eulogy to Anthony Flaherty
by Winston Warfield Anthony Flaherty died on July 13, 2015 after suffering a massive and crippling stroke. My relationship with him went beyond being a fellow peace activist. He was my friend, and as close to being a real brother as one can get. We communicated almost every day. We shared our despair at the…
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LAMENTATION AND CALL TO PROPHECY IN A TIME OF WAR
Being Bartimaeus in the Midst of Endless War: Nonviolence as the Gift of Sight (When asked for his response to the Paris bombings, Pope Francis replied: “World War III. …piecemeal.”) by Suzanne Belote Shanley This morning at Agape during our 7:30 morning prayer, we were confronted by our despair and grief over the coordinated carnage…
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College of the Holy Cross, Rural Immersion Program, October 2015
Students from Holy Cross spending a week in work and retreat, immersing themselves in the contemplative life at Agape Community. Working, Studying, in Prayer, and in Celebration.
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Alden Poole, Member of Agape’s Mission Council, WWII Vet, Veterans for Peace, Ailanthus Rest in Peace, October 17, 2015
Alden Poole, Rest in Peace, October 17, 2015 Our beloved Alden, approaching age 90 on Oct. 31st has departed this world, leaving us grief-stricken, but not bereft. I first met Alden at Simmons College in 1978, after Alden and his wife Janet’s long association with Ailanthus: A Nonviolent Witness for Peace began, leading to several…
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Saint Francis Day 2015 Recap
Gratitude to the many friends and supporters who turned out for a fantastic annual Saint Francis Day! Building and Sustaining Nonviolent Communities: What is Our Future Keynote: Michael Baxter Michael J. Baxter holds a Ph.D. in Theological Ethics from Duke University, a M.Div. from the University of Notre Dame, and a B.A. from Allegheny College….
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