PEOPLE WITH A
PASSION FOR PEACE
Since 1995, the all-volunteer and interfaith peaceCENTER continues to be a significant community catalyst for peace in San Antonio, Texas. Compassion and Justice are our strong guiding lights. Contemplative Practices, Experiential Education, and Nonviolent Actions are our working expressions throughout the community at large.
285 Oblate Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78216
The peaceCENTER is a 501(c)((3)) non-profit
Monday’s Monument: Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, London, England
Ask a hundred people congregated at Piccadilly Circus in London, “ who’s the statue atop the fountain?” and they’ll tell you “Eros.” You know – Cupid. They’d be wrong. The god pictured is Eros’ younger brother, Anteros, who represents completed or returned love. Because of the fuss that was created because of its nudity and supposed frivolity, it was almost immediately re-named “The Angel of Christian Charity.” The fountain is dedicated to the noted philanthropist and social reformer Lord Shaftesbury. He reformed the lunacy, labor and child labor laws and was on the board of governors of the “ragged schools” which educated the poor. Lord Shaftesbury is honored (under his given name of Anthony Ashley-Cooper) together with William Wilberforce on the liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church on 30 July for his witness against slavery.
