Peacework Quotes

“The wounds and needs that lie behind the wars we condemn are the wounds and needs we share with the whole human race. We too are deeply marked by the dark forces that make one war emerge after another. We too are a part of the evil we protest against.” (p.32)”
― Henri Nouwen

“I am asking for a conversion of our whole person so that all we do, say, and think becomes part of our urgent vocation to be peacemakers… Peacemaking is not restricted by any schedule, job, or talent. It is as universal a calling as the call to love.” (pg.23)”
― Henri Nouwen

“If we can ignite peace inside us, we can ignite it anywhere.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya