John Dear — Surrendering to the G...

John Dear — Surrendering to the God of Peace: The Path of Total Nonviolence

Franciscan Spirit by Franciscan Media

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Longtime peace activist, priest, and author Fr. John Dear has been a leading voice for Gospel nonviolence for decades, drawing deeply from the examples of Jesus, St. Francis, Gandhi, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In this conversation, Fr. John explores the inner and outer dimensions of violence and nonviolence, the radical call to surrender our will to the God of Peace, and what it truly means to live as extensions of God’s universal love in a world on the brink. He discusses his powerful new book, "Universal Love: Surrendering to the God of Peace," along with his Gospel commentary "The Gospel of Peace." Be sure to check out John’s work at BeatitudesCenter.org and his global podcast, "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," available on all major platforms and featured on t ... 

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ActivismPeacemakingPeaceHenri NouwenAmericaNonviolenceJohn DearGandhiMartin Luther King Jr.Desmond Tutu