» Social Concerns-Home » Working for Peace » Respect for Diversity » Freedom from Violence » Ecology & Environment » Death Penalty Issues » Respect All Life » Ketteler Social Justice Awards » Related Links

We work toward an end to the violence that permeates the lives of so many, "We will collaborate with other concerned groups on behalf of women and children in abusive situations."

(Acts of the General Chapter, 2001)

If you have come to help me you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine then let us work together.

-Aboriginal Australian woman

We pray,

Bless us God with the gift of courage.to embrace the darkness and pain on our journey,

to stand in love with those who suffer and acheon life's journey.

Bless us with the gift of gentleness.to walk through our joys and pains.

Teach us to be gentle with our sisters and brothersas we share your vision of justice and peace.

Bless us with the gift of compassion.to see the interconnectedness of all life, to celebrate your loving and healing presence in our midst.

Amen.