Home > Justice & Peace > Other Augustinian Actions to Promote Justice and Peace

Augustinian Justice and Peace

Other Augustinian Actions
to Promote Christian Justice and Peace

As a pastor concerned about the problems facing his people, St. Augustine frequently preached and wrote on what the Bible says about poverty, hunger, war, human rights and human dignity. His ancient wisdom can still guide Christians today.

Augustinian friars, concerned about the problems of the people with whom and for whom they minister, are, like St. Augustine, called to promote a more peaceful and more just society, and to stand up for human dignity and rights according to the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Here is information about some of the ways in which they do so.

       » Prayer Power for Peace - September 21, 2010
             “Peace = Future” International Day of Peace theme

       » United Against Hunger - October 16, 2010
             Observe World Food Day: Learn, reflect, pray, act to defeat hunger

       » Augustinian Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
             Learn about the nature, extent, causes and consequences of human trafficking

       » Augustinians Encourage Faithful Citizenship
             Forming consciences for political responsibility

       » Hunger x Half: Augustinian Hunger Campaign
             Hunger facts and steps you can take to cut hunger in half

       » Bible Readings and Prayers to End Racism
             Recommended readings from scripture, prayers of petition and reflections on non-violent direct action

       » Take the Pledge Against Racism
             Read this online United Nations personal pledge and learn how you can add your voice

       » Augustinians Support International Days
             Observances promote Christian values and Catholic teaching

Additional Resources for Justice and Peace

       » Get Links to Additional Christian Justice and Peace Resources
             Augustinian Voices, Official Roman Catholic Voices and Other Voices for Justice

Take the “Justice and Peace with St. Augustine and the Augustinians” Quiz

This quiz focuses on St. Augustine’s thoughts on matters of justice and peace, as well as current Augustinian actions to promote justice, peace, unity, harmony and reconciliation according to the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The answers are found in the Augustinians of the Midwest Web site. After your visit to the Web site, take this quiz to learn how much you have learned. Enjoy!