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Foin your heart with mine and pledge to continue through prayer, fasting, reflection and action our nonviolent journey in response to Jesus' call to be hopeful and blessed peacemakers. Making peace must start within ourselves as we commit to becoming nonviolent and peaceable people: To respect myself, to affirm others and to avoid uncaring criticism, hateful words, physical attacks and self-destructive behavior. To share my feelings honestly, to look for safe ways to express my anger, and to work at solving problems peacefully. To listen carefully to one another, especially those who disagree with me, and to consider others' feelings and needs rather than insist on having my own way. To apologize, make amends, to forgive others, and to keep from holding grudges. To treat the environment and all living things with respect. To promote athletic and recreational activities that encourage cooperation and to avoid social activities and entertainment that make violence look acceptable. To challenge violence in all its forms whether at home, at school, at work, in the parish or in the community, and to stand with others who are treated unfairly. 
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