Season of Non Violence

In Their Footsteps

The legacy continues

"Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means 

by which we arrive at that goal.“

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

"You must be the change you want to see in the world.“

-Mahatma Gandhi

Worldwide Observance of the Season of Non Violence

January 30 - April 4

A Season for Nonviolence is a national 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that non-violence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities.

The International Peace Museum aims to raise awareness about the transformative power of nonviolent principles in healing and empowering both individual lives and communities. This mission is embodied in the Season for Nonviolence, spanning the 64 days between the memorial anniversaries of Gandhi's assassination on January 30 and King's on April 4. 

During this Season, we strive to channel the spirit of Gandhi and King into education and inspire action towards peace and justice. Each of us holds the potential to be a force for nonviolence, creating waves of peace that extend far beyond ourselves. This way of life involves not only compassion, kindness, and consideration, but also the courage to stand against injustice. Throughout these 64 days, the International Peace Museum, in collaboration with our global partners, will present practices rooted in the legacies of Gandhi and King. Through schools, universities, churches, and communities, we endeavor to effect change. A culture of peace and nonviolence is created one choice at a time, one action at a time and one day at a time. 

We hope you will join us on this journey in supporting this national educational and community action campaign. Your generosity can make a profound impact on the success of this historic event. This momentous gathering of the King, Gandhi, Scott, and Mandela families signifies a powerful step towards a more harmonious world. 

Together, let us stand united in the pursuit of love, nonviolence, and enduring peace. Thank you for being a beacon of hope and a force for positive change.

Bearing Witness to Peace

                Lord God,

We come to you in our need.

Create in us an awareness of the massive forces

that threaten our world today.

Give us a sense of urgency to activate the forces

of goodness, of justice, of love and of peace.

Where there is armed conflict,

let us stretch our arms to our brothers and sisters.

Where there is abundance,

let there be simple lifestyle and sharing.

Where there is poverty,

let there be dignified living and constant striving

for just structures.

Where there are wounds of division,

let there be unity and wholeness.

Help us to be committed to the building of your kingdom.

Not seeking to be cared for, but to care.

Not expecting to be served,

But to place ourselves in the service of others.

Not aspiring to be materially secure,

But to place our security in your love.

Teach us your spirit.

Only in loving imitation of you can we discover

The healing springs of life that will bring

New birth to our world.

- Catholic Relief Services (Philippines)