A Webcast presented by: St. John’s Seminary & The Office of Vicar for Clergy [Archdiocese of Los Angeles]
Peace in the Parish and Beyond Webcast #8 Faith-Based Diplomacy
The Church as an Instrument of Peace
Blessed are the peacemakers... Matthew 5.9
Faith-Based Diplomacy
Track One Official State Diplomacy Track Two NGO Diplomacy
Faith-Based Reconciliation by Brian Cox
1. Pluralism 2. Inclusivity 3. Peacemaking 4. Social justice 5. Forgiveness 6. Healing 7. Sovereignty of God 8. Atonement
1. Pluralistic vision of community: unity in the midst of diversity. 2. Compassionate inclusion: overcome hostility by practice of unconditional love toward others, including one’s enemies.
3. Peacemaking: peaceful resolution of conflicts between individuals and groups. 4. Social justice: seek common good through transformation of the soul of the community.
5. Forgiveness: exercise forgiveness and repentance as individuals and communities to create the possibility of better future together 6. Healing: seek to heal the wounds of history through acknowledgement of suffering and injustice.
7. God’s sovereignty: we seek to acknowledge God’s authority through submission and surrender. 8. Atonement with God: seek peace with God, become people of faith.
Reciprocity?Reciprocity?
God Brother [ Trinity ] 15
Prayer & Fasting In Reconciliation Seminar
Power of Divine Providence
Convening Challenges
Communication Concerns
The Hidden Influence & Destructive Third Party
Reconciliation Agreements Platforms for Change Peace Accords Designs for Civil Society
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MEDIATION Art of restoring harmony by seeking unity in the Presence of the Holy Spirit.