Hand in Hand: What ever happened to the sign of peace? Jim McDermott May 25, 2009 Not long ago I was at weekday Mass in a big church, not very full, all of us congregants spread out as far as we ...

At the Sign of Peace, many people just stood in place and gave a polite wave. Often they were just a few feet from one another, but they wouldn’t reach out their hand. Have you had this experience?

Are you one of the few people who still hold up the peace sign in photos? If you're not, there's a good chance you still jokingly make this gesture to make fun of those who do. Regardless of your ...

Today, activists, artists, and even kids use the peace sign, and it sends a powerful message. The peace symbol dates back more than half a century, and its’ origin isn’t as happy and uplifting ...