The Road to Peace: Writings on Peace and JusticeThroughout his life Henri Nouwen stressed the connection between intimacy with Christ and solidarity with a wounded world. From his early support for the civil rights movement, through his engagement in the cause of peace and his life with the handicapped members of the L'Arche community, Nouwen was always engaged with the social dimensions of the gospel. In gathering Nouwen's writings on peace and social justice, editor John Dear amplifies this crucial element of Nouwen's message about the call of Christian discipleship. At the same time, Nouwen issues a call to activists to be peacemakers in the fullest sense: to root their witness in prayer, joy, and a spirit of love. Included are a previously unpublished essay on peacemaking; stories of the March on Selma and the funeral of Martin Luther King; reflections on the legacies of Oscar Romero and Thomas Merton; and a moving talk on compassion in the time of AIDS. For all those who have read and treasured the life and work of Henri Nouwen, The Road to Peace is an inspiration, and a challenge to live our Christian lives with both love and action. |
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... among the Christian communities was extremely painful for me . The Word of God was clearly torn and the body of Christ tortured by dissent and conflict among its members . But I knew that I had to dare to face this even though it might ...
... among us . " When we recognize that Christ is dying among us on the cross of the conti- nents , we have seen at least a glimpse of the new life his death brings among us . The great mystery of the presence of Christ among the people is ...
... among the peoples of the Americas . Recognizing the dying Christ among his people allows us to live in the midst of confusion , ambiguity , and agony ; recognizing the risen Christ among his people allows us to receive the fruits of ...
Contents
Peace a Gift We Receive in Prayer | 3 |
Resisting the Forces of Death | 26 |
Celebrating Life | 40 |
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