Once again we want to propose to all men and all women of good will “A MINUTE FOR PEACE” to unite our efforts and our prayer for peace, unfortunately broken or threatened in several regions of the world.
It will be held on June 8, 2016 at 1.00 PM (13h) on the occasion of the second anniversary of the historical meeting between Pope Francis and the presidents of Israel and Palestine, held in the Vatican.
Our proposal is that that day t 1.00 PM (13h), each of us can stop for a moment, for a minute, praying according to one’s own tradition.
We can do it alone or in groups, in our home or at work or studying, or by a celebration in a place of prayer.
We want to offer everyone the opportunity, this sign, to encourage continuous prayer and commitment for peace and mercy, with a special intention for refugees who suffer every day the consequences of violence.
Help us spreading this initiative and counting around the world a growing number of MINUTES for PEACE
During the General Audience of 8 June 2016, the Holy Father addressed “a special greeting to Italian Catholic Action, which today is relaunching the prayer experience One Minute for Peace, culminating in the Eucharistic Celebration in the Basilica of Santo Spirito in Sassia”.
In particular, initiatives were held in Rome, Buenos Aires, San Lorenzo (Paraguay), Medellin (Colombia).
Rome. Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy – Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia
Presided over by H.E. Msgr. Rino FISICHELLA- President Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation and Coordinator of the Jubilee of Mercy
Buenos Aires
A #UnMinutoPorLaPaz was prayed and an olive tree of peace planted at the door of the Argentinean Episcopal Conference
Paraguay – Diocese of San Lorenzo.
Initiatives in schools and workplaces
Colombia – Medellin
Initiatives in schools
In the photogallery also initiative postcard available in 31 different languages.
