Romans 5: [1] Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
[2] By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
[3] And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
[4] And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
[5] And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
In many places on this planet people of the same religion or culture, even nation, are killing each other right now. They have for centuries. From Ireland to Indonesia to Iraq human creatures kill human creatures. The only great hope for peace is in our Lord.
Our first loving teacher, a reflection of the mother of our Lord, is often our own mother. A great awareness of God’s awesome reality comes to us in the miracle of children. Our hope for peace may come from the enemies of peace waking to the realization that they love their mothers and their children. That reflection of love may lead them to God, and enemy becomes tolerant. Then we may know peace. Without God, though, the well-spring of love, we will know only war. Peace comes from the love of God.
Luke 19:38 [37] And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
[38] Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. In Christ's love,
Fr. Robert Pax
