As peacemakers, we must resist all the powers of war and destruction a…

Henri Nouwen
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As peacemakers, we must resist all the powers of war and destruction and proclaim that peace is the divine gift offered to all who affirm life. Resistance means saying 'No' to all the forces of death, wherever they may be. ✨ Henri J. M. Nouwen (2005). Peacework: Prayer, Resistance, Community, Edicoes Loyola
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