FAN Host Peacemaking Retreat in Colorado Springs
June 12 and 13, 2009, the Franciscan Action Network brought the team of Ken Preston (top left), Russ Testa (top right) and Peter Sloan (bottom left) to Mount St. Francis in Colorado Springs to conduct a Franciscan Peacemaking retreat.
The Franciscan tradition of peacemaking is an integral part of the larger global peacemaking experience. Franciscans and Franciscan-hearted people bring more than 800 years of peacemaking practice to conflict and violence.
The conference was attended by individuals from around the country. Participants explored and deepened their commitment to being "instruments of peace," through prayer, faith reflection, and skills training.
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What is the
Franciscan Action Network?
Inspired by the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare of
Assisi and the long heritage of men and women who follow in their footsteps
as present day disciples of Jesus Christ, the Franciscan Action Network is
designed to bring a coordinated and effective voice to matters of Justice,
Peace and Care for Creation in our world.
The particular focus of the Franciscan Action Network’s advocacy is
the U.S. Government and related