“Peace is not merely the absence of war; nor can it be reduced solely to the maintenance of a balance of power between enemies; nor is it brought about by dictatorship. Instead, it is rightly and appropriately called an enterprise of justice.” – Gaudium et Spes (GS 78)
The vision of Just and Peace commission in the Diocese of Shrewsbury:
‘A diocese fully engaged with the call of God to be a people of justice and peace’. Its purpose statement is ‘As Christians, we are called to try to live out God’s will. God calls us to act for the common good and the good of all creation. The main task of the members of the Commission is to answer that call personally and to engage the diocese in doing likewise, in the light of scripture and Catholic social teaching.’
