Sentences with phrase «peace and reconciliation in»

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.

Not exact matches

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.

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

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.

In a statement, Redemptorists at Clonard said: «He will be greatly missed by his Redemptorist confreres and colleagues, his family, friends, and the many people whose lives he touched through his ecumenical, peace and reconciliation ministries.»

Vatican City (CNN)-- Pope Benedict XVI prayed for peace in Syria, reconciliation in Myanmar, and comfort in flood - stricken Thailand and the Philippines in his annual Christmas message «To the City and the World» on Sunday.

I believe that peace begins with forgiveness and conversation and reconciliation, oh, I believe in miracles, I'm so ridiculous.

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.

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.

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.

In almost all his decision making, Randall is shown to be the person working toward reconciliation and peace (even as a child, he went camping with Kevin and Jack and had crib notes on how

In almost all his decision making, Randall is shown to be the person working toward reconciliation and peace (even as a child, he went camping with Kevin and Jack and had crib notes on how not to get on Kevin's nerves).

Pope Francis has arrived in Colombia for a five - day visit in which he hopes to give an extra boost to the country's peace process and encourage reconciliation after a decades - long guerrilla conflict.

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.

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.»

Even though my old friend and I don't keep in touch, I'm proud that we both sought reconciliation and peace with each other.

«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.»

His will, discoverable in Jesus Christ, is for peace, righteousness, reconciliation, and «the abundant life» among men.

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.

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 reconciliatioIn 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 reconciliatioin this linkage the possibility of peace and reconciliation.

[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.»

To be a light is to follow this God, struggling to bring about social justice in our society, to safeguard human rights and to work for peace and reconciliation.

What they were saying was that Christians upheld the good values in life, they worked for reconciliation and peace, and they prayed for the empire and its well being.

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.

A renewed global emphasis on prayer - especially for peace and reconciliation - as individuals and leaders recognize that personal spiritual peace in one's heart provides the only lasting foundation for physical peace among families, friends, neighbors - even nations — A. Larry Ross, Christian communications executive representing clients like Billy Graham and Rick Warren

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.

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.

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».

The peace that depends on sacrifice (the «reconciliation» Herod and Pilate aim for in Christ's death) now also registers as something that ought not to happen.

For Espinosa, food is a catalyst for regeneration and reconciliation in every sense; culinary, political and social — as well as a way to build a whole new cultural identity which both cultivates dignity and peace — a movement which she believes can benefit not only her country, but Latin America as a whole.

On the contrary, women in particular have been active campaigners for peace and reconciliation.

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 DCE thus urged all Assembly members especially those from Bimbilla and its environs, to as much as possible play a reconciliation role in bringing lasting peace to the area.

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.

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

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.

Hon. Amaechi has consented to my proposal for reconciliation, peace and development in Rivers State.

The Corbyn team's 100 - day post-election plan also includes proposals for «peace and reconciliation» with the raft of Labour MPs who resigned in the wake of the EU referendum defeat.

«We pray for the areas in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria where there are high levels of crime and tension — for peace, restoration and reconciliation and God's kingdom to come in those communities and across all of Africa.»

A terrific true story is oddly underplayed in this sober, sedate drama about reconciliation and making peace with the past.

Gender issues; opportunities and challenges for Darfurian women participation in peace building and community reconciliation in Darfur, it was held on Sept. 27th.2011