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Tag: Blessed are the peacemakers

October 7, 2026October 6, 2026 paxchristiusa Blog, Catholic Social Teaching, Reflection, Young Adults

Announcing the winners of the 2026 Pax Christi USA student essay contest

This year, Pax Christi USA launched our first-ever essay invitational for young peacemakers, “Blessed are the Peacemakers"; the contest generated almost 50 powerful submissions from high school and college students … Continue reading Announcing the winners of the 2026 Pax Christi USA student essay contest

August 18, 2012August 16, 2012 paxchristiusa Reflection

REFLECTION: Patriarch Gregorios III – Blessed are the peacemakers

by Patriarch Gregorios III With these words Our Lord exalts peace-makers, saying that “they shall be called children of God.” (Matthew 5: 9) Through these same Gospel words, I should … Continue reading REFLECTION: Patriarch Gregorios III – Blessed are the peacemakers

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