Peace Making

Franciscans are heralds of peace and reconciliation.

In his Admonitions, Francis explained that “those people are truly peacemakers who, regardless of what they suffer in this world, preserve peace of spirit and body out of love of our Lord Jesus Christ” (#15). His greeting to all, still repeated by Franciscans today, was “Pax et bonum,” “peace and all good.” Franciscans are called to build peace in their personal lives and in society. As mentioned above, such a lifestyle involves an attitude of active non-violence.

“Francis went around the cities and villages, proclaiming the kingdom of God and preaching peace.”

—Thomas of Celano, The Life of St. Francis, 36
Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers

Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers

Please join the Franciscan Action Network on Thursday, February 29 at 7 pm Eastern (4 pm Pacific) for a Lenten program, “Preparing our Hearts to be...

Ceasefire Ash Wednesday Mass

Ceasefire Ash Wednesday Mass

On February 14, 2024, Christians for Ceasefire held an Ash Wednesday Catholic Mass and Public Witness for Peace in the Holy Land at the White House...

Recording of Faith in Democracy Vigil

Recording of Faith in Democracy Vigil

On January 5, 2024 FAN and Faith in Peace Concerts hosted the third annual Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil. If you missed any of the event, you...

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