Statement
World Day of Peace 2019 Handout
The World Day of Peace 2019 handout centers on Pope Francis’ message:
“Good Politics at the Service of Peace.”
Key Themes
- Politics as Charity: Political life can be an outstanding form of charity when it serves the common good and protects human dignity.
- Call to Engagement: Instead of indifference or cynicism, Catholics are called to raise their voices for justice and peace, advocating for the poor and marginalized.
- Artisans of Peace: Pope Francis urges societies to form “artisans of peace” who witness God’s will for human happiness.
- Catholic Social Teaching: Politics must prioritize the poor and vulnerable, avoid promoting violence, and work toward peace in communities.
Practical Steps
- Pray: Begin political and social engagement with faith and generosity. Use prayer practices like those at bit.ly/9WaysPray.
- Learn: Explore resources on Catholic Social Teaching and Faithful Citizenship.
- Act: Advocate for justice and peace policies via ConfrontGlobalPoverty.org and participate in events like the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering.
Prayer for Peace (Pope Francis)
- A heartfelt invocation asking God to guide humanity away from war and toward dialogue, reconciliation, and hope.
- Emphasizes courage to take concrete steps for peace and unity.