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
Webinar on Peacebuilding in Ukraine
On May 25, 2023, FAN hosted a webinar, “Peacebuilding, Nonviolent Resistance, and Unarmed Civilian Protection in Ukraine,” seeking to understand and...
Remembering Parkland
February 14th, Valentine’s Day is typically a day when red hearts and messages of love are spread throughout schools across our country, but five...
Concert in Support of Ukraine
If you live in the DC metro area, please join Franciscan Action Network and other faith sponsors for Faith in Peace, a concert in support of...
Recording of Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil
On January 5, 2023, we were humbled and honored to have 70 people attend our Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil in person and more than 350 view...
Faith in Democracy: Interfaith Vigil
As Franciscans, we are called to act as peacemakers and bridge-builders. The events of January 6, 2021 continue to divide Americans and create...
Prayers for Guidance and Harmony this Election
As Franciscans, we are called to be peacemakers and to engage actively in public life in harmony with our faith. On Monday November 7th, 2022...
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