World Day of Peace 2016 Handout

The World Day of Peace 2016 handout reflects Pope Francis’ message for the 49th World Day of Peace, urging believers to overcome indifference and isolation through solidarity and community.

Key Themes

• Challenge of Indifference: Global issues like war, poverty, persecution, and refugee crises can feel overwhelming, leading to paralysis or apathy.
• Call to Action: Replace isolation with community and indifference with solidarity. Foster awareness about intolerance, religious persecution, slavery, and war.
• Culture of Encounter: Engage in dialogue, cooperation, and skill-building to address problems meaningfully.

Practical Steps

1. Pray: Use the Prayer to Overcome Indifference in families, schools, and parishes.
2. Get Inspired: Explore success stories and resources at WeAreSaltAndLight.org.
3. Reach Out: Foster encounter locally and globally through Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Catholic Relief Services.
4. Take Action: Advocate for policies addressing global and domestic issues via ConfrontGlobalPoverty.org and USCCB’s “Take Action Now” page.

Prayer to Overcome Indifference

• A heartfelt plea for forgiveness for isolation and indifference.
• Invites believers to see with God’s eyes, dream of cooperative communities, and act in solidarity for peace.

World-Day-of-Peace-2016-handout.pdf