Spirituality
On our blog, we share our Quote of the Week as well as other insights about our work and about our community. As our society continues to struggle with some of the same issues that Sargent Shriver focused on -- poverty, racism, inequality, war -- we believe it's important to share our stories with each other. Do you have a story to share about Sargent Shriver or about one of the issues he cared about? Share your story with us by emailing it to info@sargentshriver.org. Maybe we'll post it here!
Nov
08
Remembering Sargent Shriver on his 106th Birthday
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week calls to mind some of the characteristics and abilities that made Sargent Shriver distinct as a servant leader: his human-centric spirituality, his ability to foster collaboration, and his willingness to solicit, devise, and implement innovative solutions to society's most...
Mar
29
We Must Transcend
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week urges us to remember the one family to which we all belong -- the human family. As millions of us mark Passover and Easter this week, let us reflect on the spiritual beliefs that these holy days symbolize: love, gratitude, and renewal. And let us find ways to strengthen...
Jan
25
Remembering Our Common Humanity in a Moment of Struggle
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week serves as an important reminder during this moment of struggle in the US and throughout the world: that no matter our background and circumstances, we all have the same basic needs, and we are spiritually connected to each other by our common humanity.This week's quote is...
Nov
25
A Thanksgiving Prayer
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Thanksgiving Quote of the Week expresses gratitude in a characteristically Shriveresque way. Sargent Shriver recited this prayer at a meeting of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors. He was Chair of the Board of Special Olympics at the time. A deeply devout person whose...
Jun
13
"The Most Important Political Problem"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week makes a prescient observation about the priorities for preserving the well being of humanity in the 21st century. Although he does not use the word, Sargent Shriver's focus here is something that many of us are talking about and working on today: sustainability.In the 1970s,...
Mar
18
How Can We Live Together in Peace?
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week lays out a key component for building a more peaceful future for all of us -- fostering a true appreciation of the world's major cultures. Sargent Shriver's message of understanding and connection has a marked urgency today: all over the world, we see fear and ignorance of...
Feb
25
"The Essence of Love"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week is a deeply spiritual, deeply human expression of love. It highlights one of the values that defined Sargent Shriver. His love of people and the importance that he placed on being able to empathize with another person's circumstances were defining characteristics that...
Jun
04
Transcending What We Are and Where We Are From
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week comes from a speech that Sargent Shriver made in celebration of cultural pride -- Irish pride, to be exact -- the Address to the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Celebrating the history and heritage of our cultural identity is understandable and can be meaningful...
