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STATEMENT: On the tenth anniversary of 9-11, The Things That Make for Peace

As Jesus came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, "If this day you only knew the things that make for peace!” (Luke 19:41-42) Ten years ago, just scant hours after our nation witnessed the tragic events of September 11th, Pax Christi USA released a statement which said, in part: We recognize … Continue reading STATEMENT: On the tenth anniversary of 9-11, The Things That Make for Peace

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RESOURCE: Free download of new Peaceweavings from 2011 Teacher of Peace Colleen Kelly

In anticipation of the ten year anniversary of 9/11, Pax Christi USA has produced a new resource in our Peaceweavings series for individuals, local groups and others to use in order to reflect and open discussion. Colleen Kelly, a member of September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows and this year's 2011 Teacher of Peace, wrote … Continue reading RESOURCE: Free download of new Peaceweavings from 2011 Teacher of Peace Colleen Kelly