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June 2008
Latest resources on Franz Jägerstätter
Pax Christi now offers a range of materials on the life and witness of Franz Jägerstätter including:
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Peace People Who Changed the World
Written by Valerie Flessati & Pat Gaffney.
Co-published by Kevin Mayhew and Pax Christi.
Price £14.99
A resource for Key Stage 4, PSHE and Citizenship and for chaplaincy and retreat work. Download flyer
May 2008
Pax Christi UK 2008 Annual Report (to be submitted to the Annual General Meeting of 14 June 2008) - see also reports from previous years
April 2008
Challenging the Wall: Toward a Pedagogy of Hope. Published by the Arab Educational Institute, Bethlehem (a Pax Christi Partner)
The building of the Wall in the Rachel's Tomb area in Bethlehem was like the blow of a hammer to local society. How can hope be created in such a desperate situation? The aims of this book are to search for inspirational ways to challenge the Wall and to consider how such ways can serve as a pedagogy of hope.
Includes contributions from theologian Mary Grey, Pat Gaffney, General Secretary of Pax Christi, Fuad Giacaman, Director of the AEI and Toine van Teeffelen development director of the AEI and interviews and contributions from members of the Bethlehem community.
Available from Pax Christi. Price £6.00 plus postage
October 2007
Christmas greeting cards and handicrafts from Bethlehem
March 2007
Remembering 40 years of occupation in Palestine - Click here to download order form (PDF format - get Acrobat Reader)
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A resource pack, drawing on the experiences of the Pax Christi International Delegation to Israel / Palestine in December 2003. Contains maps and information sheets on:
Price £6.00 each plus 20% postage Send cheque with note of your address to: |
Making Peace in the Post-Christian Era - Thomas Merton's Challenge to the 'war on terror'
Available from Pax Christi for £3.00 plus 20% p&p (order form)
This publication brings together presentations given at a conference organised by Pax Christi and the Thomas Merton Society to explore the contemporary implications of Thomas Merton's book Peace in the Post-Christian Era.
Contributors Fr Gerry McFlynn, Fr Anthony Maggs, Valerie Flessati plus discussion questions and text of Merton's letters to PAX.
Reconciliation: the heart of peace a study-reflection guide based on the Contents include:
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Rainbow Peace Flag Ideal for use in schools, parishes,
vigils and demonstrations. Seen all over continental Europe - help us
make it seen all over the UK! Price £6.00 each Please inditate
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Peace,
War and the Christian Conscience Themes explored:
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Pax Christi Exhibition
One outcome of our Review Process has been the development of an exhibition on the work of Pax Christi. This is available for use in schools, parishes, local libraries and wherever else you may be able to arrange for an exhibition to be held. It is a 6 panel exhibition (A2 size 594mm x 420 mm) outlining our history, motivation and approaches to peacemaking produced in an attractive and contemporary format.
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You can book the exhibition by contacting the London office. We charge postage and packing at a rate of £10.00 per booking. |
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Seasonal Resources |
Lent
Blessed are you: Overcoming Evil with Good
by Joan Chittister,
OSB
A beautiful seven sheet lenten pack. Each sheet carries a beautiful colour photograph, a reflection by Joan Chittister, a prayer/poem, story and questions. Ideal for personal or group use.
Themes are:Price £5.50 (includes postage) - Available from Pax Christi
- Evil in our Times
- Roots of Personal Evil
- Roots of Institutional Evil
- A Choice
- Overcoming Evil
- Evil Transformed
Advent & Christmas
Pax Christi is supporting craft workers in Bethlehem whose livelihoods are being destroyed by the on-going occupation, lack of tourism, and the economic ruin this brings. These goods would make ideal gifts for Christmas markets or sales – to be sold individually or in sets. They would also make lovely gifts for Christmas and provide an opportunity to talk about what is happening in Bethlehem. Click here to view and download the |
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From Violence to Wholeness
A ten part programme in the spirituality ad practice of active nonviolence. Offers outlines for meetings, background reflections, prayers and readings. Developed by the Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service, USA, 170 pages.
Price £11.00
Engage: Exploring Nonviolent Living
Extensive study programme for exploring nonviolence. Unlike the book above, this one is not written in religious language. (Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service USA)
Price £13.00
The Way of Peace: Exploring Nonviolence for the 21st Century
Useful resource packed with stories, questions, and quotes. (Pax Christi USA)
Price £10.00
Seventy Times Seven: Forgiveness and Peacemaking
by Doris Donnelly
Offers exercises, prayers and reflections on the themes. 83 pages.
- Becoming a Peacemaker
- Process of Forgiveness
- Obstacles in the Way of Forgiveness
- God's Forgiveness
Price £5.00
Peace in the Post-Christian Era
Thomas Merton's prophetic work on war and peace, suppressed soon after it was written in 1962. (Orbis)
Price £9.99
Making Peace in the Post-Christian Era: Thomas Merton's Challenge to the 'War on Terror'
Presentations by Fr Gerry McFlynn, Fr Anthony Maggs, Valerie Flessati on Thoomas Merton's book. With group reflection ideas.
Price £3.00
Peace, War and the Christian Conscience
Outline history of attitudes to war by Joseph J Fahey.
Price £2.50
Pacem in Terris
Pope John XXIII's classic encyclical letter about peace on earth (Catholic Truth Society)
Price £2.50
Be Still and Know: Meditations for Peacemakers Based on the Miracle of Mindfulness of Thich Nhat Hanh
Accessible and practical help on meditation and peacemaking. Illustrated. 32 pages.
Price £3.00
Blessed are the Peacemakers: Peace Spirituality for Peacemakers
Seven essays, including contributions from Sr Mary Evelyn Jegen, SND and Helder Camara. 32 pages.
Price £1.00
Love Beyond Measure: A Spirituality
of Nonviolence
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Mary Lou Kownacki OSB
Five sessions for personal / group reflection. Questions and prayer suggestions are offered. Illustrated 59 pages. Pax Christi USA.
Price £5.00
Words of Peace: Dorothy Day
Pax Christi USA. A selection of writings and reflections. Pocket size. 71 pages.
Price £2.00
Words of Peace: Thomas Merton
Pax Christi USA. Writings and reflections as above. 70 pages.
Price £2.00
Words of Peace: Martin Luther King
Pax Christi USA. 70 pages.
Price £2.00
Peacemaking Day by Day
Daily readings on peace and justice, drawing on different faith traditions and spiritualities. Illustrated. 160 pages.
Price £4.00
The Promise of Peace
Poems, prayers and readings for Advent and Christmas. Illustrated by Sr Sheila Gosney
Price £4.00
My Soul is Filled with Joy: Saying the Rosary for Peace
Offers a scheme of decades linked to issues of peace and justice. Illustrated by Maggie Organ. 20 pages.
Price £1.50
A Taste for Peace: Recipes and Reflections
Celebrates 50 years of peacemaking by Pax Christi. A recipe book with a difference: interspersed with reflections, quotes and prayers on the theme of food. 142 pages.
Price £5.00
Lives of Peacemakers |
Peace People Who Changed the World
by Valerie Flessati & Pat Gaffney. Co-published by Kevin Mayhew and Pax Christi
A resource for Key Stage 4, PSHE and Citizenship and for chaplaincy and retreat work. Download flyer
Price £14.99
Gandhi the Peacemaker
A booklet outlining the life, work and philosophy of Gandhi. 17 pages.
Price £2.50
Jägerstätter:
Martyr for Conscience
by Gordan Zahn
A booklet outlining the life and conscientious objection of Franz Jägerstätter. 19 pages.
Price £2.50To read a short profile of Franz Jägerstätter click here (PDF format - needs Acrobat Reader )
Martin Luther King Junior
by J Milburn Thompson
Exploring King's dream of a just community. 30 pages.
Price £2.50
Oscar Romero and the Nonviolent Struggle for Justice
Written by John Dear SJ, (Pax Christi USA)
Price £2.50
Thomas Merton's Struggle with Peacemaking
by James H Forest
Includes extracts from Merton's writings and reflections on his relationship with the peace movement. Illustrated. 44 pages.
Price £2.50
Ministers of Compassion during the Nazi Period: Gertrud Luckner & Raoul Wallenberg
Heroic lives described in 2 lectures from the Institute of Judaeo-Chrsitian Studies (Seton Hall University USA)
Price £2.50
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Building Peace Where I Live: A resource pack for 7 - 14 year olds
A teaching pack for Key Stage 2 and 3 which enables children to explore the concept of a "Culture of Peace" through six themes: respecting each other; saying "no" to violence; sharing what we have; resolving conflicts fairly; taking part in our community and celebrating differences. Can be incorporated into PSHE, circle time, citizenship modules as well as English, Drama, Art, Music, Humanities and RE. Ilustrated. Accompanied by full colour poster. Price £5.00 Winners All: Co-operative games for people of all ages. This highly popular book is particularly suitable for building trust and co-operation. Illustrated 32 pages.
Price £2.50
Values for Nonviolence: Peacemaking with Children
Offers a range of ideas on the themes of co-operation, discipline, the media and war toys. Illustrated 32 pages.
Price £2.50
Winners All: Co-operatives Games for All Ages
Bestselling book suitable for building trust and co-operation . Illustrated by Ann Clark
Price £2.50
Time for Peace
by Janet Ganguli
Writen for children, this book helps children reflect on themes such as why wars happen, children working for peace, alternatives to war and peace in practice. Illustrated 60 pages.
Price £6.00
Year In Year Out: Twelve Stories about Peacemakers
A story for each month including stories on landmines, child soldiers, Martin Luther King and St Francis of Assisi. Illustrated 12 pages. Accompanied by full colour poster.
Price £3.00
Families creating a Circle of Peace
Covers such issues as respect for self and others, forgiveness, creative play and discipline. Includes prayers and activities. Produced by Families Against Violence Advocacy Network USA. Illustrated 39 pages.
Price £2.50
Values and Visons
Easy to use handbook for spiritual development and global awareness for teachers and parents of primary age children. Offers lots of practical activities. Illustrated 220 pages.
Price £ 9.99
Once Upon a Conflict
A booklet which uses traditional fairy tales from a different perspective, to understand conflict and mediation. Workshop outlines offered. 34 pages.
Price £3.00Roots of Conflict - Routes to Peace: A Teaching Resource for Key Stage 4 and A Level History
"An admirably lucid, fair-minded and well-informed classroom resource to guide pupils through the complex labyrinth of Northern Ireland" - Dr Jonathan Bardon, Northern Ireland Community Relations Council.
GCSE Teacher Resource Pack: Worksheets on how we see violence and peace and choices for peace; fact sheets on arms trade, refugees, child soldiers and nuclear issues.
Produced by NPC. Illustrated 78 pages.
Price £9.99Yes, You Do Count
A teaching programme on human rights which aims to help students understand the importance of the human being, the need to protect the rights of each human person and the provisions that have been made to do so. Teacher guidelines and pupil worksheets. 190 pages.
Price £8.00
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Christ our Reconciliation - ICON Prayer Card To see the card and prayer click here ICON (PDF format - get Acrobat Reader) Beautiful full-colour prayer card of the icon 'Christ our Reconciliation' made for Pax Christi International at the Monastery of St John in the Desert near Jerusalem. Size 9 cm x 15 cm Available in sets of 50 -
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