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Commission for Charity, Justice & Peace

Peacemaking

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“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God”
(Matthew 5:10)

Peace is not simply the absence of war but “the work of justice and the effect of charity.” (1)(GS78).  It is the work of justice insofar as conflict between peoples and nations so often is the result of political oppression and economic exploitation rooted in lust for power and greed.  The unjust domination of the strong over the weak and of the rich over the poor results in fear and insecurity on the part of the strong and enmity and hatred on the part of the weak. Peace is the effect of charity which replaces oppression with service; greed with generousity; enmity with forgiveness; and hatred with brotherly love.(2) “Christians who take an active part in modern socioeconomic development and defend justice and charity should be convinced that they can make a great contribution to the prosperity of mankind and the peace of the world.”(3)

{1} Gaudium Spes #78
{2} Catechism of the Catholic Church’#2003-2004
{3} Gaudium Spes #72

Fellowship of Reconciliation

www.forusa.org

FOR seeks to replace violence, war, racism, and economic injustice with nonviolence, peace, and justice. We are an interfaith organization committed to active nonviolence as a transforming way of life and as a means of radical change. We educate, train, build coalitions, and engage in nonviolent and compassionate actions locally, nationally, and globally.

Pax Christi USA

www.paxchristiusa.org

Pax Christi USA strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence. This work begins in personal life and extends to communities of reflection and action to transform structures of society. Pax Christi USA rejects war, preparations for war, and every form of violence and domination. It advocates primacy of conscience, economic and social justice, and respect for creation.

Pax Christi is a section of Pax Christi International, the Catholic peace movement