As the exclamations of “alleluia” and “He is risen” echo in our hearts, the sin and darkness of the world threaten to stifle our Easter joy. If you find President Trump’s escalation of violence against Iran, including the threat of genocide, inconsistent with your values or what you hope for our country and world, you are not alone.

Ignatian Solidarity Network - a national social justice education & advocacy network

Alyssa Perez Marquez, the recipient of ISN’s 2025 Moira O’Donnell Emerging Leader Award, was profiled in the Winter-Seasonal Issue of The Valley Catholic, The Magazine for the Catholic Diocese of San José.

Ignatian Solidarity Network - a national social justice education & advocacy network

The Endangerment Finding has provided a critical foundation for limiting pollution and protecting public health for more than a decade. Weakening this safeguard undermines efforts to address the climate crisis at a time when bold action is urgently needed.

Ignatian Solidarity Network - a national social justice education & advocacy network

Faithful witness looks different for each of us. Some are called to prayer, some to organizing, some to advocacy, some to quiet accompaniment. Here are five ways Catholics can be peacemakers in times like these. Take the next faithful step. God will meet you there.

Ignatian Solidarity Network - a national social justice education & advocacy network

When my college students ask me, “What can I possibly do?” in response to growing hate, violence, and oppressive rhetoric, I often point to Martín-Baró’s example. Using his skills as a faith-filled social scientist and educator, Martín-Baro demonstrated that we can apply our knowledge and skills to the work of liberation. We can orient our education to advancing justice, truth, and the preferential option for the poor in our world. 

Ignatian Solidarity Network - a national social justice education & advocacy network