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Rev. John Dear, S.J. will be speaking at St. John Vianney Church in Sedona on Oct 14, 2008.

2008 Nobel Peace Prize nominee John Dear S.J. speaking in Sedona on Oct 14

Sedona, AZ - Sept 30, 2008 - John Dear will be telling the inspiring story of his journey for peace on October 14 at a special lecture and book signing at St. John Vianney Church, 180 Soldiers Pass Rd. in Sedona. His lecture will begin at Noon in the church and the book signing and reception will begin at 1PM in the Social Hall. All are welcome. There is no charge for the event but donations will be accepted.

Rev. John Dear, S.J. is a Jesuit priest, pastor, peace activist, organizer, lecturer, retreat leader, and the author/editor of 25 books on peace and justice.

A longtime practitioner and teacher of nonviolence, John Dear has written hundreds of articles and given hundreds of talks on non-violence.  He has been arrested more than 75 times and has spent more than a year of his life in jail.

Dear's recently published autobiography, "A Persistent Peace," invites readers to follow the decades-long journey and spiritual growth of this nationally known peace activist, and to witness his bold, decisive, often unpopular actions before government officials, military higher-ups, and even hostile representatives of the Church. With heroes such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela, it should come as no surprise that John’s activism has taken him to places all over the world.

Dear was recently nominated for the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize by Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa.

"A Persistent Peace" will be available for purchase at the event. Dear’s incredible story will touch anyone who believes in the power of peace. Perhaps most important of all, listeners will come to understand through John that the most important disarmament of all is the one that happens inside each heart—when we finally let go of our own self-righteousness, resentment, and anger. Reservations are requested. Call Barbara Litrell 649-0135 or 300-5839 or email blitrell@aol.com.

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