By MJ Park
Peace is a way of life, and we are called to be peacemakers.
Taking time to cultivate inner peace is essential to the practice of peace.
In my work as a leader at Little Friends For Peace, we focus on the call:
“Blessed are the peacemakers” and “Lord, make me an instrument of peace.”
It is so important to stay rooted and grounded in the way of peace. As Pope Leo has said:
“Peace is a gift and a commitment” and “Peace is built in the heart.”
On May 5th at Bon Secours, I will lead a retreat day to experience, learn, practice and pray for peace.
Come to Bon Secours and join a circle of peacemakers in dialogue, prayer and reflection. Register here.
MJ Park is a respected peace educator, retreat facilitator, and co-founder of Little Friends for Peace (LFFP). Grounded in the belief that “peace begins with me,” MJ brings a unique blend of spiritual reflection, experiential learning, and restorative practices to her work. Her facilitation style is both gentle and empowering, guiding participants to connect inward, reflect honestly, and build the tools they need to foster peace in their daily lives. MJ’s approach is rooted in faith and animated by a lifelong commitment to justice, nonviolence, and human connection. Whether she is leading a peace circle with children or facilitating a contemplative retreat with adults, MJ creates spaces that are welcoming, healing, and deeply transformative.
If you are unable to attend the retreat in person, please join us in praying for peace — for ourselves and for our world.