Ongoing Pax Christi Efforts for Peace

On February 26, 2019 the Incarnate Word JPIC Office with the University of the Incarnate Word Religious Studies Department hosted a student art and writing contest on the “Peace of Christ” and sponsored a presentation by Marie Dennis, the co-vice president of Pax Christi International, who spoke about Creative Nonviolence a new Paradigm for Peace.  The presentation was live streamed and can be watched in both English and Spanish. 

On April 4-5, the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Pax Christi International's Catholic Nonviolence Initiative organised a workshop on the theme, "Path of Nonviolence: Towards a Culture of Peace" in Rome.  

With a consideration and understanding of current situations of conflict and violence, participants engaged in dialogue about the roots of violence, the hope for peace and reconciliation, and reflected on paths to a conversion to nonviolence. They noted that nonviolence is not only a method but a way of life, a way to protect and care for the conditions of life for today and tomorrow.

“Our conversations on nonviolence and peace filled our hearts and minds with a consideration of the dignity of each person – young people, women and men, people who are impoverished, citizens and leaders,” said Mons. Bruno Marie Duffé, Secretary of the Dicastery. “Nonviolence and peace call us to a conversion to receive and to give, to gather and to hope.”

“Pax Christi International deeply appreciates the support and participation of the Dicastery in this workshop, which has been a significant and positive step in the work of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative,” said Marie Dennis, Co-president of Pax Christi International. “We are touched by the interventions from all the participants, who reiterated the importance of nonviolence rooted in respect, patience and spiritual strength.” Continue reading 

Faith leaders, peace practitioners deepen Church’s commitment to nonviolence and peace