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Exploring the Power of Nonviolence in an Age of Violence: In the Footsteps of Jesus the Peacemaker
November 28, 2018 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Featuring Dr. Terry Rynne, Professor of Peace Studies
at Marquette University and Co-Founder of the Center for Peacemaking.
Week 1 – November 28th
The Gospel Testimony concerning Jesus’ Nonviolence
Week 2, December 5th
Gandhi’s Impact on Catholic Thought
Also featuring Tim Jeffries, a teacher in Peace Works,
a conflict resolution training program for school age children
Week 3, December 12th
Catholics Around the World Confronting Violence with Nonviolence
Also featuring Phil Andrew, Director of Violence Prevention Initiatives of the Archdiocese of Chicago, & a 30-minute film on the Nashville Nonviolent Campaign from the PBS Series “A Force More Powerful”
Week 4, December 19th
How the Catholic Church is Beginning to Reclaim Gospel Nonviolence
Also featuring Father David Kelly of Precious Blood
Ministries of Chicago, & a segment from the PBS Series “A
Force More Powerful” on the Danes Resistance to Hitler.
Join us at 6:45pm for pizza.