Thoughts on Peace
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Prophets of Peace

[Prophets of peace] have lived and proclaimed a path of non-violence. They have been able to do this because they received support and lived with a community of men and women of like minds and hearts. "When I despair," said Mahatma Gandhi, "I remember that throughout history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think of it always...whenever you are in doubt that that is God's way - the way the world is meant to be. Think of that and then try to do His way."

Jean Vanier, Finding Peace, page 74

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Peace and Community
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L'Arche Canada - 2010