Rev Bill

Here’s another  quote from Thomas Merton : 

Peace demands the most heroic labor and the most
difficult sacrifice. It demands greater heroism than war. It demands
greater fidelity to the truth and a much more perfect purity of
conscience.

I can attest to this myself.  It is much harder for me to be peaceful — or react to situations with love and grace — than it is for me to react  with anger and rage.  But  I know  that Christ calls me to work for peace.  To stand for peace when others are yelling for war — to work for peace when others are working for conflict — to be peace - filled when others are attacking you — that takes true commitment — and even true heroism.

Instead of following my natural inclinations, I need to follow the one who said:

³⁸“You have
heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ ³⁹But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you
on the right cheek, turn the other also; ⁴⁰and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as
well; ⁴¹and if anyone
forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile (Matthew 5:38-41)

Until next time – Shalom!  Bill

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