The Cry for Peace - by Andrea Riccardi (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In these pages, Andrea Riccardi reflects on the need to create a culture of peace, a spiritual and social movement that puts peace at the center of public concerns and politics. It is up to each of us to become an artisan of peace: our choice lies at the beginning of peace building. Not turning away means knowing, becoming informed, following events, standing in solidarity with those suffering from war, remembering them in prayer. A living public opinion can influence and change national events and international policies. It can hold back or prevent war, and open avenues for peace.

From the Back Cover

In these pages, Andrea Riccardi reflects on the need to create a culture of peace, a spiritual and social movement that puts peace at the center of public concerns and politics. It is up to each of us to become an artisan of peace: our choice lies at the beginning of peace building. Not turning away means knowing, becoming informed, following events, standing in solidarity with those suffering from war, remembering them in prayer. A living public opinion can influence and change national events and international policies. It can hold back or prevent war, and open avenues for peace.

About the Author

Andrea Riccardi was born in Rome in 1950. With a legal background (having graduated in law with a thesis on the relations between State and Church), he began his academic career at a very young age. He taught Contemporary History as a full professor at the University of Bari, Sapienza University, and the Third University of Rome. He is also known internationally for having founded, in 1968, the Community of Sant'Egidio