Peace -- God's Gift
posted on: Friday, September 16, 2011 by: renaebauer
by Sister Sally Ann
Brickner
Justice and Peace Coordinator
Peace! Salaam! Shalom!
In 1982 the United Nations declared that each year all countries
commemorate the International Day of Peace on September 21. It is a
day for a global cease-fire, for respectful dialogue, for
nonviolence, for peace. And if we live in peace for ONE day, we can
hope to extend it beyond 24 hours.
What does peace mean? Is it the absence of violence? Is it inner
serenity? Is it a state of harmony? Is it living in right
relationship with God and others? Peace is this and much more. It
is wholeness and holiness. It is a GIFT that comes from God.
We can choose accept that gift of peace and live nonviolently,
maintain inner serenity, promote harmony, live in right
relationships with others. Second after second, minute after
minute, hour after hour we can choose to be peace.
Make the prayer attributed to St. Francis your daily prayer:
"Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace."
What will you do to live more peacefully on September 21 and
each day after?
For more information, visit the International Day of
Peace website.