By David C. Cramer. Offers a concise introduction to diverse approaches to, proponents of, and resources for Christian nonviolence. Explores the myriad... Read More

By Gerald Schlabach. Explores how the current trend in Catholic social teaching toward a commitment to active nonviolence will need to take... Read More

A resource from Pax Christi, that invite policy makers—including church leaders who have influential roles in public policy processes—to join their mission... Read More

A resource from Pax Christi International and its Catholic Nonviolence Initiative. Looks at how the Catholic Church might return to its Gospel... Read More

By Jim Forest. The author draws on his friendship with Daniel Berrigan over five decades to provide a comprehensive and intimate picture... Read More

By Thomas Cordaro. Tells the history of the U.S. as a democratic republic founded on principles and ideals now under attack by... Read More

By Mary Lou Kownacki, OSB. An exchange of poems with the ninth century Zen monk Ryokan, modeling the kind of mysticism that... Read More

Edited by Graeme Stuart, Dawn Addy, Vaughn M. John, Betty McEady, John A. Shuford, Tonette S. Rocco. A resource from the Alternatives... Read More

By P.M. Forni. Identifies twenty-five rules that are essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. Topics include: * Think Twice Before... Read More

By Marie Dennis. Consists of contributions from Lisa Sowle Cahill, Terrence J. Rynne, John Dear, Ken Butigan, Rose Marie Berger, and Maria... Read More

A pastoral message of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Read more.  

By Rosalie Riegle. Collection of oral histories of more than seventy-five peacemakers describe how they say no to war-making in the strongest... Read More

By Dr. Michael D. Knox, founder of the US Peace Memorial Foundation. Says it’s time for Americans who work for peace to be... Read More

A workbook produced by Pace e Bene to learn, study and practice the nonviolent options and how to take action for justice... Read More

By Joe Nangle. Shows how the radical challenge to “love God and our neighbors as ourselves” can transform our understanding and practice... Read More

By Walter Wink. Explores the problem of evil today and how it relates to the New Testament concept of Principalities and Powers,... Read More

By Jim Forest. An intimate portrait and unique introduction to one of the most influential and revered spiritual teachers in the world.... Read More

By Engelbert Grau, Raoul Manselli & Serena Romano. A fusion of history and art, detailing the history of the Franciscans, beginning with... Read More

A resource from Pace e Bene, highlights seven of the early stories about St. Francis and St. Clare that dramatize the teaching... Read More

By Rabbi Amy Eilberg. Shows how ancient Jewish texts and traditions offer a guide to reconciliation and peace building in individual lives, communities,... Read More

By Terrence Rynne. An exploration of the life of Jesus and the teachings of Gandhi—one that puts nonviolent action at the very... Read More

By David Cortright. Traces the history of nonviolent social activism through the early 20th century to the civil rights movement, the Vietnam... Read More

By Lawrence Hart. Offers a spirituality of peacemaking using Christian leaders from around the world, showing the real possibilities for peace. Read... Read More

By Melissa Florer-Bixler. Looks closely at what the Bible says about enemies–who they are, what they do, and how Jesus and his... Read More

By Ronald Sider. Provides a statement on biblical peacemaking. Makes the case that Jesus calls his disciples to love, and never kill,... Read More

Compiled by Peggy Rosenthal. Includes poems about war and injustice; celebrating life; protests; and poems to be used in rallies by  poets... Read More

By Joan Chittister. Provides contemporary insights into Scripture, challenging and prophetic, lead us into the heart of God by offering a more... Read More

By Howard Thurman. Demonstrates how the gospel may be read as a manual of resistance for the poor and disenfranchised. Jesus is... Read More

By Terrence Rynne. Shows how the early church took seriously the “hard sayings” of the Sermon on the Mount, put them into... Read More

By Stanley Hauerwas and Jean Vanier. Explores the contours of a countercultural community that embodies a different way of being and witnesses to a new... Read More

By Mary Lou Kownacki. Provides insights on the spirituality of nonviolence, in 5 sessions with a prayer service, reflection questions on the... Read More

By Milburn Thompson. Provides an overview of his work for a just community and the meaning of his life, including the formation... Read More

By Jon Huckins and Jer Swigart. Using biblical and current-day illustrations of everyday peacemakers, equips disciples of Jesus to move toward conflict... Read More

A resource from Pax Christi USA,  outlines Gandhi’s early life and influences; his search for truth and justice through the practice of... Read More

By Marshall Rosenberg. Offers a way of being honest, without criticism, insults or put-downs as well as without any intellectual diagnosis implying... Read More

By Mary Anderson and Marshall Wallace. Analyzes the experiences of thirteen “nonwar” communities that made conscious―and effective―choices not to engage in the... Read More

A resource from Pax Christi, offers a variety of liturgies  including readings, songs & rituals for a wide range of occasions such... Read More

By Rick Love. Blends Scripture and personal experience to provide a framework for how the God of peace seeks restoration for all... Read More

By Thich Nhat Hanh. Shows how to make positive use of the very situations that usually pressure and antagonize us. Read more.... Read More

By Scott Appleby, Robert Schreiter and Gerard Powers. Catholic theologians, ethicists, and scholar-practitioners examine the challenge of peacebuilding in theory and practice. While... Read More

A resource from Pax Christi, features quotes from peacemakers and justice-seekers around the world. Read more.

By Henri Nouwen. Offers a three-fold path for Christians to embrace Jesus’ ethic of peacemaking in our lives, communities, and world. Learn... Read More

By Alain Richard and Richard Rohr. Exposes the origins and current causes of the underlying violence pervasive in our culture as the... Read More

By Megan McKenna. About women from all parts of the globe, all languages, races, religions, nations, and economic levels that have brought... Read More

A resource from Brethren Press, a collection of 366 daily readings—stories, musings, and historical writings rooted in the Church of the Brethren,... Read More

By Sharon Ellison. Shows how defensiveness functions and can lead to hurtful power struggles, outlining the six basic patterns: Self-Betrayal,  Avoidance ,... Read More

By Mary Lou Kownacki. A collection of prayers from an author who has written numerous books on peace. Read more.

By John Dear. Offers a first ever commentary on the Synoptic Gospels from the perspective of active nonviolence, in the tradition of... Read More

By John Dear. Suggests that the life of nonviolence requires three simultaneous attributes: being nonviolent toward ourselves; being nonviolent to all people,... Read More

By Mary Lou Kownacki. Offers deep insights into the nature of human relationships and peacemaking as well as a process for developing... Read More

By Petra Goedde. Explores the emerging politics of peace, both as an ideal and as a pragmatic aspect of international relations, during... Read More

By Arthur Laffin. This new edition seeks to answer questions such as: What does it mean to follow Jesus way of the... Read More

By Michael Nagler. Looks at political and social issues as well as the need to root nonviolence in spirituality and lifestyle choices... Read More

By John Linn, Sheila Fabricant Linn and Dennis Linn. Includes stories ranging from Gandhi’s struggles in India, to resistance against Nazi occupation,... Read More

A statement of the World Council of Churches that the path of just peace is to enter a collective, dynamic yet grounded... Read More

By Shannon McManimom. A ten-session study guide to the spirit and practice of nonviolence in recent decades as practiced by Mohandas Gandhi,... Read More

An anthology of stories, essays, prayers and poems designed to inspire, encourage and motivate readers to cultivate peace. Divided into three parts:... Read More

By John Dear. Explores the example and lessons of contemplative peacemaking and nonviolence, our understanding of the nature of God, prayer and... Read More

By James Forest. Explores Merton’s beliefs about Christians and war, his life as a monk, and his reactions to world events. Read... Read More

By Jeremy Duncan. Draws on biblical scholarship and nonviolent theology to guide readers through the book of Revelation, understanding the vision of... Read More

By Gordon Zahn. A selection of essays that consider the role of conscience and the moral responsibility conscience defines for the baptized... Read More

By John Dear. Meditates on the nonviolence of Jesus, as he turns to march to Jerusalem, Mahatma Gandhi on the Salt March... Read More

By Bishop Tom Gumbleton. A resource from Pax Christi , selected writings on peace from one of the co-founders of Pax Christi... Read More

By Thomas Merton. A resource from Pax Christi, selected writings on nonviolence as a way of living based on faith: classical nonviolence,... Read More

By Gerard Vanderhaar. A resource from Pax Christi, suggests that one can can join the ranks of the compassionate and courageous by... Read More

By Alex J. Bellamy. Aims to show that world peace is possible. Because the motives, rationales, and impulses that give rise to... Read More