PEACE and JUSTICE IGNORED . 
" Soviet Military Operation in Ukraine ." !
This sad event, made me think about so many countries where Peace and Justice are not appreciated and how innocent people get caught in the midst of it all.
Some pessimistic historians say, that the human situation runs in cycles and that strife and war are inevitable , cannot be avoided.
Optimists say that war is impossible. A committed Christian will say that war is inevitable unless we make it impossible.
Jesus asks us to abide by God's commandments , so that we can appreciate a peaceful life . So , in the midst of bleakness of life and danger of war , he urges us to put love into action.
Jesus does not ask for a cease fire , or for a temporary or phony peace but he is asking for a life style which arises out of a sense of being loved by God , who claims us all as his children.
" Blessed are the peace makers , for they are called children of God."
Note here , Jesus does not say 'peace lovers' but peace makers.
The peace maker is the one who is prepared to face unpopularity in order to prosper peace. These people are blessed indeed , for it is the great purpose of God to bring peace and justice to his people.!
God bless you and yours. **************** Fr. David , O.P.
Pray for Ukraine !
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