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New - announcement of 44th World Peace Day theme: Religious Freedom, the Path to Peace

In England and Wales the day is celebrated as Peace Sunday on 16 January 2011

 

Peace Sunday 17 January - 2010

celebrated in England & Wales on Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

The theme for 43nd World Day of Peace message by Pope Benedict XVI is:

If you want to cultivate peace,
protect creation.

Full text of message here

Resources now available

The theme aims to raise awareness about the strong bond that exists in our globalized and interconnected world between protecting the creation and cultivating peace

... "If the human family is unable to face these new challenges with a renewed sense of social justice and equity, and of international solidarity, we run the risk of sowing seeds of violence among peoples, and between current generations and those to come... ecological questions must be faced,"

From Vatican Press Notice

 

Introduction
and
Preparation
Peace Sunday, January 17, 2010

Whatever you do, it would be worth letting people know about Peace Sunday the week before (Sunday 10th January).  A simple notice in the newsletter (based on the text at the back of this booklet) or a mention at Mass would be ideal.  Order the prayer card, or the Pax Christi Peace Sunday leaflet, and arrange to have these given out as people leave Mass on Peace Sunday.  Display the poster in the church porch.

Afterwards, let us know how your parish celebrated Peace Sunday 2010. We can share your ideas with others.  Email us at info@paxchristi.org.uk or write to the office.

18 January marks the start of Christian Unity Week with the theme You are witnesses to these things, (Luke 24:48). Resources offering scripture reflections and prayers for each day can be downloaded here www.ctbi.org.uk

Please consider taking a collection to support the work of Pax Christi, the International Catholic Movement for Peace.

 

Resources
for Peace Sunday 2010


All materials may be reproduced with acknowledgement
© Rob Esdaile for scripture reflections
© Pax Christi for prayers and reflections.

Peace Sunday 2010 Resources

  • New! Sow Peace Prayer Card view here
  • New! Peace Sunday leaflet on theme "To sow peace - protect the earth" view here
  • New! Peace Sunday poster view here
  • Liturgy booklet view here
  • Order form here

Content of booklet

  • Introduction to the Liturgy
    • Introduction and preparation
    • Homily notes
    • Prayers of the Faithful
  • Other resources on the theme
  • Suggested hymns
  • Additional prayers
  • Getting the message across
  • Useful websites
  • Ideas for working with children
  • Article for a parish magazine

 

Pope's World Peace Message 2010

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Messages by index and theme

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World Days of Peace Themes:

2008
The Human Family, a Community of Peace
2009
Fighting Poverty to Build Peace
2006
In Truth, Peace
2007
The Human Person, the Heart of Peace
2004
An Ever Timely Commitment: Teaching Peace
2005
Do Not Be Overcome by Evil but Overcome Evil with Good
2002
No Peace Without Justice, No Justice Without Peace
2003
“Pacem in Terris”: A Permanent Commitment
2000
“Peace on Earth to Those Whom God Loves!”
2001
Dialogue Between Cultures for a Civilization of Love and Peace
1998
From the Justice of Each Comes Peace for All
1999
Respect for Human Rights: The Secret of True Peace
1996
Let Us Give Children a Future of Peace
1997
Offer Forgiveness and Receive Peace
1994
The Family Creates the Peace of the Human Family
1995
Women: Teachers of Peace
1992
Believers United in Building Peace
1993
If You Want Peace, Reach Out to the Poor
1990
Peace with God the Creator, Peace with All of Creation
1991
If You Want Peace, Respect the Conscience of Every Person
1988
Religious Freedom, Condition for Peace
1989
To Build Peace, Respect Minorities
1986
Peace is a Value with No Frontiers North-South, East-West: Only One Peace
1987
Development and Solidarity: Two Keys to Peace
1984
From a New Heart, Peace is Born
1985
Peace and Youth Go Forward Together
1982
Peace: A Gift of God Entrusted to Us!
1983
Dialogue for Peace, A Challenge for Our Time
1980
Truth, the Power of Peace
1981
To Serve Peace, Respect Freedom
1978
No to Violence, Yes to Peace
1979
To Reach Peace, Teach Peace
1976
The Real Weapons of Peace
1977
If You Want Peace, Defend Life
1974
Peace Depends on You Too
1975
Reconciliation, The Way to Peace
1972
If You Want Peace, Work for Justice
1973
Peace is Possible
1970
Education for Peace Through Reconciliation
1971
Every Man is My Brother
1968
1 January: World Day of Peace
1969
The Promotion of Human Rights, the Road to Peace

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