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Beg God for the gift to love one another. Love all people, even your enemies, not because they are your brothers and sisters, but that they might become such. Love them in order that you may be at all times on fire with love, whether toward those who have become your brothers and sisters or toward your enemies, so that by being beloved, they may become your brothers and sisters. --St. Augustine, Sermon on 1 John 10: 7

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Augustinian Justice and Peace

Jesus, as he began his public ministry, went to the synagogue of Nazareth, his home town. There he read this passage from Scripture to the assembled people:

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring the Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to those who are captive, and recovery of sight to those who are blind, to let those who are oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.

Jesus then began to speak to the people, saying

Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing. -- see Luke 4: 16 - 21

From the beginning Jesus was concerned with issues of justice and those in need. Saint Augustine wrote and preached on the promotion of justice, peace, unity, harmony and reconciliation.

As followers of Jesus Christ and of Augustine, Augustinian Friars--and, indeed, all Christians--are called to do no less. We offer for your reflection the following items on justice and peace.

Working for Christian Justice and Peace

Saint Augustine on Justice and Peace

As a pastor concerned with the major problems of his times, Augustine frequently preached and wrote about hunger, poverty, justice and peace. He constantly refers to these topics, relating them to Biblical texts.

» Discover Saint Augustine's teachings on justice and peace

Augustinians at the United Nations

The Order of Saint Augustine, as an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (N.G.O.) at the United Nations, seeks to be an instrument for implementing values of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as reflected in the social teachings of the Catholic Church, in the international forum. The Order works to defend human rights, promote education and literacy, as well as economic and social development, and to foster a Culture of Peace.

» Learn about the Augustinians at the United Nations

Justice and Peace at School

Here is a collection of justice and peace resources for educators and students.

» Learn about justice and peace at School

Responding to Terrorism

The only true remedy for terrorism is to remove its causes. To help eliminate the evil scourge of terrorism, we offer several thoughtful and informative items.

» See these Augustinian reflections on responding to terrorism