Jesus, Mahatma Gandi and Martin Luther King - seninar about Peace at Saint Joseph's College

Living Peace, Practicing Nonviolence: The Lessons of Jesus, Gandhi, and King For Today.
Reported on the Unity for Spiritual Growth website.

Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish, ME 04084.
Unity for Spiritual Growth

Join renowned author, activist, and peace teacher Fr. John Dear for an inspiring and transformative event. 

Drawing from the wisdom of Jesus, Mahatma Gandhi, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fr. John will guide us in exploring the path of nonviolence as a powerful force for change in our world.

During this event, you’ll discover:
  1. Gospel Nonviolence: Fr. John will delve into the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the call to practice nonviolence in our daily lives.
  2. Legacy of Gandhi and King: Learn how the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. King continue to inspire movements for peace, justice, and equality.
  3. Global Grassroots Movements: Explore how you can actively participate in global grassroots movements working toward the abolition of war, racism, poverty, nuclear weapons, and environmental destruction.
Fr. John Dear’s engaging and compassionate approach will empower you to embrace nonviolence as a way of being, fostering personal growth and positive change. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a peacemaker who has touched the lives of millions worldwide!

Fr. John Dear is a renowned peace advocate and Nobel Peace Prize nominee. As a priest and activist, he has directed the Fellowship of Reconciliation and served as a Red Cross chaplain after 9/11. With 85 arrests for peace activism, he’s traveled to global conflict areas, lectured extensively in the U.S., and pastored in New Mexico. 

He collaborated with Mother Teresa and Pope Francis on anti-death penalty efforts and nonviolence messages. Co-founding Campaign Nonviolence and Nonviolent Cities, he’s authored books like The Beatitudes of Peace and The Gospel of Peace. For more on his work, visit his website.

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