Transfiguration

“This book is a clarion call for us to be engaged in the project for world peace. We ignore it at our peril.” --Archbishop Desmond Tutu, in his foreword “Transfiguration:…

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You Will Be My Witnesses

"You Will Be My Witnesses" is a collection of essays based on the magnificent icons of Fr. William Hart McNichols. Over thirty colorful icons of various saints, prophets and martyrs…

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Put Down Your Sword

“Put Down Your Sword” features inspiring essays on Christian nonviolence by John Dear. First, John invites us to consider the nonviolence of Jesus, the Beatitudes, the nature of God and…

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Peace Behind Bars: A Peacemaking Priest’s Journey from Jail

This journal, taken when John Dear was in jail for eight months after a disarmament action, allows you to enter into the world of prisoners and a committed peacemaker. Available…

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Mary of Nazareth, Prophet of Peace

Mary of Nazareth made the difficult but beautiful journey from contemplative nonviolence to active nonviolence to prophetic nonviolence. She was faithful to the God of peace and the journey to…

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Mohandas Gandhi: Essential Writings

"A timely book that will go a long way in understanding Gandhi's approach to nonviolence. A must read for all peacemakers." -- Arun Gandhi "John Dear, who writes that Gandhi's…

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John Dear on Peace: An Introduction to His Life and Work

“John Dear on Peace is not intended to capture all that John’s writings teach. This is simply an introduction to an authentic gospel approach to peace, a way of active…

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Seeds of Nonviolence

Originally published in 1992 by Fortkamp Publishing Co., the critically acclaimed Seeds of Nonviolence chronicles John Dear’s early experiments in Gospel nonviolence, from his service to the homeless in Washington,…

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DVD Movie about John Dear: “The Narrow Path”

From the Director… “Father Dear is a celebrated peace activist and the author of over twenty books; he also served as a chaplain ministering to the families of those killed…

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