IN SHORT

Author, poet, and essayist Javier Sicilia experienced a tragedy in 2011 when he lost his son to a violent act. It was a horrific, transformative moment in Javier’s heart and soul. The result has been a new realization in theological love, which he has channeled into his efforts as a peace activist. His refusal to turn a blind eye to Mexico’s darkest challenges has inspired a lot of people to join the peace movement. “Be careful not to mistake hope with illusion. Hope is something we have to build, and we have to build it together.”