Peacemakers

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Mighty Peace Prayer

Jack Wintz, OFM October 20, 2025

Francis of Assisi may not have written the words of the Peace Prayer attributed to him, but he certainly lived them.

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Build Peace in the Spirit of Francis

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 11, 2025

Peace is a gift from God. Human actions that cooperate with God’s grace activate peace in the world.

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‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’

Richard B. Patterson, PhD August 4, 2025

Time and again, Jesus challenged the use of violence to resolve issues.

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God’s Ways, Not Ours

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 14, 2025

Someone who constantly engages in “if only” thinking will never truly be at peace.

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The Prayer of Peacemakers

Shannon K. Evans December 12, 2024

In a world of violence, hatred, and division, Jesus implores us to work for peace. We hope against all odds, believing that Divine love will one day have the victory.

Five Truths to Remember as Political Tensions Intensify

Franciscan Media October 31, 2024

Franciscans believe that God’s trajectory in the world is a humble one. God poured God’s very self into the universe, setting it into motion, and also became human through the person of Jesus Christ. So, what are the implications of ...