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A Journey Towards Unity: Hagia Sophia in Turkey , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

This resource explores Pope Benedict's recent trip to Turkey and provides several engaging activities to explore the topic of Christian unity and interreligious dialogue. The places the Pope visited ...more

The New Freedom Seder , by: Education for Justice

Our Jewish brothers and sisters celebrate the Seder meal for Passover. The following Seder, from the Shalom Center, recalls our Jewish roots and focuses on justice issues. This Seder can be used on Ho...more

Pope John Paul II and Interfaith Relations , by: Education for Justice

Pope John Paul II was a tireless advocate for interfaith dialogue and unity, reaching out particularly to our sisters and brothers in the Islamic and Judaic traditions. This resources is a one-page su...more

Some Major Themes of Pope John Paul II's Teaching , by: Education for Justice

This handout/bulletin insert highlights some of the main social justice themes of Pope John Paul II's teaching, using quotes from his addresses and documents. ...more

Jewish Prayer for Peace , by: Education for Justice

May we see the day when war and bloodshed cease
when a great peace will embrace the whole world

Then nation shall not threaten nation
and humankind will not again know war.

For all who live on earth shall realize
we have not come into being to hate or destroy
We have come into being
to praise, to labour and to love.

Compassionate God, bless all the leaders of all nations
with the power of compassion.
Fulfill the promise conveyed in Scripture:
"I will bring peace to the land,

An Islamic Peace Prayer , by: Education for Justice

Oh God, You are Peace.
From You comes Peace,
To You Returns Peace.
Revive us with a salutation of Peace,
and lead us to your abode of Peace.

a saying from The Prophet, used in daily prayer by Muslims

Muslim Prayer for Peace , by: Education for Justice

In the name of Allah,
the beneficent, the merciful.
Praise be to the Lord of the
Universe who has created us and
made us into tribes and nations
That we may know each other, not that
we may despise each other.
If the enemy incline towards peace, do
thou also incline towards peace, and
trust God, for the Lord is the one that
heareth and knoweth all things.
And the servants of God,
Most gracious are those who walk on
the Earth in humility, and when we

Buddhist Prayer for Peace , by: Education for Justice

May all beings everywhere plagued
with sufferings of body and mind
quickly be freed from their illnesses.
May those frightened cease to be afraid,
and may those bound be free.
May the powerless find power,
and may people think of befriending one another.
May those who find themselves in trackless, fearful wilderness--
the children, the aged, the unprotected--
be surrounded by great compassion and lovingkindness.

Hindu Prayer for Peace , by: Education for Justice

Lead us from the unreal to the Real.
Lead us from darkness to light.
Lead us from death to immortality.
Peace, Peace, Peace unto all.
May there be peace in celestial regions.
May there be peace on Earth.
May the waters be appeasing.
May herbs be wholesome,
and may trees and plants bring peace to all.
May all beneficient beings bring peace to us.
May thy Law propagate peace
all through the world.
May all things be a source of peace to us.
And may thy peace itself, bestow peace on all

Interfaith Tolerance , by: Education for Justice

Respect and tolerance for all the children of God are essential elements of our faith. The International Day of Tolerance reminds us to reflect on and implement tolerance in our own lives. ...more
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