The older I get, the more relaxed I become about what other’s do. Instead of getting angry or hurt, I move to mercy sooner. I think part of it is realizing my own imperfections and hoping that I will be pardoned for them.
Today is the International Day of Peace. We are reminded that in this broken world, we must heal the human race. The Archbishop lead the prayer tonight and three people spoke of their dreams for peace. One was a Congolese man who fled his country. I wanted to speak to him afterwards but he left while I was in the middle of a conversation with someone else. Dreams for freedom and peace were spoken tonight. The speakers shared their vision for inner-city youth, for refugees, for war-torn countries, and for decent housing.
The Archbishop said God also has a dream for peace…for shalom. When one suffers, we all suffer and one day Love will be stronger than hate. Each of us must work towards that vision in order to make it happen. He defined shalom as harmony, acceptance, a full flowering, and cooperation. In the end, the Archbishop stated, God’s dream will be realized.
Peace,
Suzanne
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