Catholics in Jeju have started a unique initiative called “Dice for Peace” to encourage people to practice love and peace in their daily lives. The program was introduced by the Jeju Diocese, which has distributed special dice to parishes across the island since the end of February.
During Sunday Mass, a member of the community rolls the dice to choose a weekly action phrase. Instead of numbers, each side of the dice carries a short message inspired by the Gospel. These include phrases such as “Let’s love one another,” “Let’s forgive mistakes,” “Let’s listen to others,” “Let’s love everyone,” “Let’s love first,” and “Let’s love the person next to me now.”
After the phrase is chosen, the congregation promises to live according to that message during the week. The community then sings the phrase together and reflects on how to practice it in daily life. In the following week’s Mass, people share their experiences in families, youth groups, and parish meetings.
The idea was inspired by Living Peace International and the teachings found in The Art of Living by Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement.
The initiative also has special meaning for Jeju, which experienced the tragic Jeju April 3 Incident in 1948 when thousands of people were killed during political violence.
Bishop Pius Moon Chang-woo expressed hope that the “Dice for Peace” will help build a culture of peace and encourage people to live the Gospel values of love and forgiveness every day.
