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John Dear, SJ, has been arrested more than seventy-five times. He has spent more than a year of his life in jail. He has been mocked by an armed and angry U.S. National Guard battalion standing outside the doors to his New Mexico parish. All this because he so fervently believes in peace.Praise for John Dear and A Persistent PeaceOnce more, and in a plenary way, we are blessed by the eloquence and moral passion of John Dear. . . . More power to this intrepid disciple of ChristThe Peacemaker.John Dear understands that peacemaking is not a part-time job. . . . John has walked the talk for years, an inspiration to all of us to do more than we think we can.Look, I know this guy. Hes real; and he shows that its possible for ordinary folks to really live Jesus call to be peacemakers. . . . Prepare your own heart as you open this book.