Sentences with phrase «of peace and reconciliation»

He was an avid supporter of the peace and reconciliation program Breaking the Cycle of Violence.

He was reported to have established an agency in charge of peace and reconciliation to consolidate on the peace building effort of the government.

CAFOD said it's supporting local civil society in Sri Lanka who are strengthening local communities» understanding of peace and reconciliation, «building their ability to resolve local conflicts peacefully, and resist falling prey to manipulation».

In response we ought to be proponents of a vision for our world that links justice with mercy, and we ought support leaders who recognize in this linkage the possibility of peace and reconciliation.

The Vatican denial came as Benedict's trip sank deeper in controversy and recrimination, eclipsing the message of peace and reconciliation he has been pushing during his pilgrimage.»

Instead, the pope was widely hailed for his journey of peace and reconciliation.

The present volatile situation, worrying because of the deliberate lack of ideological depth and clarity, and annoying because of the language of messianic self - righteousness from both sides, continues to throw up the issues of peace and reconciliation in an even more urgent manner.

It is when we recognize that the issue and practice of peace is an enduring, lasting, acute theme, and that it is the seemingly permanent persistence of the absence of peace and reconciliation that impels us to seek to understand, analyse and debate about the facets of peace, that this conference takes on an urgency that is necessary and compelling.

Although treated by international media as a typical papal tour, the event strengthened the potential of the Croat Catholic hierarchy in Bosnia to serve as agents of peace and reconciliation.

How we carry that out to the world is about being a sign of peace and reconciliation, of hope, optimism, love, and the fruit of the Spirit in the bonds of peace.

With a summit to wrap up his presidency, Ma would have an enviable legacy as a leader in pursuit of peace and reconciliation.

To be sure, the summit will only further antagonize the hardcore pro-independence cohort, but it will likely persuade moderates in Taiwan to support a policy of peace and reconciliation between the two nations.

Not exact matches

He has since invoked reconciliation with respect to the politics of Lebanon, the Middle East in general, China, Africa, and, in his Message for the World Day of Peace of 2011, religious freedom.

«As they did through decades of civil war, the churches once again stand as one of the few signs of hope, giving voice to the needs of the people of South Sudan... Their commitment to working for peace and reconciliation is as strong as ever.»

Alternatively I have found this approach to be conducive to their peace, freedom and reconciliation with an offended party if they come to a point of confession and change.

which helps us understand the ramifications of peace - talk and the actualisation of the reconciliation processes?

At this point it is necessary to gain some clarity by problematizing what are normally taken to be simple binaries — clear and seemingly self - evident — like oppressor - oppressed and attempt to see if this almost taken - for - granted polarities are what have been responsible for the lack of progress in our quest for peace and reconciliation.

One thing I've appreciated about Wright's approach in this book is the emphasis he places on dynamic, spirit - led activity — the call to God's people to join in God's work of redemption, reconciliation, peace - making, and creative activity in the world.

Peace and reconciliation are examined from the perspective of an Indian theologian.

Believers are being urged to pray for peace, reconciliation, the spreading of the good news across London and for God to bring «comfort and healing to those who have been impacted.»

While it may be possible to argue about something that binds all humans together in an essential oneness, one must not lose sight of the reality that it is precisely in the in - betweenness of human beings that the issue regarding the lack of peace and the necessity for reconciliation ought to be located.

As an apostle of peace, Paul VI traveled to New York in 1965 to address the General Assembly of the United Nations, reminding it of its mission of reconciliation and justice toward all.

That this must be done has more than a spiritual necessity behind it, for there can be no lasting peace unless it is in considerable measure a just peace, and there can be no just peace unless its outlines are shaped, not by vengeance, but by a spirit of reconciliation and good will.

Only when we have confronted our neighbour no longer within a framework which lets us explain him away, but in all of God's promises for his peace even when they conflict with what we think is ours, and in all his claims on us, does reconciliation gain its proper urgency «Now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near in the blood of Christ.

By the examples above taken from the Jewish reading of the Old Testament regarding ethical considerations towards peace and reconciliation, it is evident that there are learnings from the encounter with people of other religious traditions.

«We reaffirm our commitment to the vital principle of mutual flourishing as the Church and will endeavour to maintain the bond of peace and affection and live God's reconciliation in Jesus Christ, even amid difference on questions on which Christians may disagree Christianly.»

God has always been a consistent God of life, peace, creation, healing, reconciliation, resurrection, transformation, love, and grace.

They remind us that reconciliation applies to «all things, whether on earth or in heaven» (Col. 1:20) The peace of the gospel required a violent and irrational death.

The ultimate goal of Christian marriage enrichment is to liberate couples to claim and share the fruits of the spirit for which the human family longs — love, faithfulness, integrity, reconciliation, healing, joy, and peace.

God has always been a God of life, peace, creation, healing, reconciliation, resurrection, transformation, grace, mercy, and love.

It was there and then that God sacrificed himself for our redemption and opened to men the possibility of reconciliation, life and peace.

Unity, reconciliation, peace, and the Spirit is the heart of the Gospel....

[Ali, 1997:76] Even though peace and reconciliation are given priority, there are the possibilities of individuals reading several texts of the Qur» an to find support in engaging in acts of aggression and war like that of September 11, aiming at those who are identified as enemies of Islam or to those who have wronged the Islamic community.

Where Christianity is highly differentiated and pluralistic in relation to the public sphere, as it is in voluntary forms of Christian religion, the contribution of religion «has been almost entirely directed to peaceful reconciliation internally and peace in foreign affairs.»

Usually one finds among all four humanisms greater moral sensitivity about problems of justice and peace, about reconciliation between races and nations, than one finds in the Moral Majority.

True cultural evolution is perhaps best measured in the growing rejection of violent approaches to conflict resolution in favour of the cultivation of the infrastructures of forgiveness, reconciliation and peace.

Maturing in church and in mission means creating «one new person in place of [these] two, so making peace» as surely as reconciliation in the first century meant a new person created out of the party heritage of Jew and Gentile (Eph.

Peace on earth and among people can not be put on the same level, and yet it can not be separated from God's work of reconciliation (2 Cor.

We had a good laugh together, but then he went on to tell me that these are urgent times when we need the Church to be the Church — and to remember that we are people of reconciliation and peace in a world infected with violence and prejudice.

Important as the just - war tradition has been in the development of Christian thinking about war and peace, it gives insufficient weight to the central Christian calling to be agents of healing and reconciliation.

Doug Sloan — «God has always been a consistent God of life, peace, creation, healing, reconciliation, liberation, resurrection, transformation, love, and grace.»

Yes, «Jesus is Lord,» and yes, we can not ignore our continued work of reconciliation, peace, and justice.»

But fair warning: If you start preaching this gospel — this gospel of reconciliation and peace — you will attract more than just Republicans.

This reconciliation is salvation, and it has all the worth which the New Testament and the classics of Christian devotion are constantly ascribing to it: life abundant, joy unspeakable and full of glory, peace that passes all understanding, confidence and hope like an anchor firmly fixed.

She said the Senate should tow the path of peace and not reduce the respected arm of government to a kindergarten where lawmakers just issue childish threats and called on the senators to close ranks and seek reconciliation amongst it's members.

True reconciliation is based in truth, and in peace, as Jesus sends us in peace, which means a harmony of heart, even if there is divergence in view.

The thugs invaded the studios when leadership of the Dagbon Malimi Zungo (DAMAZ), was advocating the need for everlasting peace, reconciliation and unity in Dagbon.

He thanked the envoys for briefing him on recent political developments in Burundi and expressed hope that all stakeholders in the country will resolve their differences peacefully and learn to work together for the development of their country even as he hailed the ongoing efforts by President Nkurunziza towards peace and national reconciliation in the country.

On behalf of all Nigerians, President Buhari felicitates with Mustapha on this well - deserved international recognition for his outstanding works on education, peace, reconciliation and stability in the North - East of the country, a statement by the president's spokesman, Femi Adesina disclosed.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has inaugurated a truth and reconciliation committee to find the lasting peace between the Hausa community and Yorubas in the ancient city.