Last Sunday we lit the Advent candle of Peace and many of us will relight it each night this week; as we do so we remember God's promise that peace will be when Christ returns, and the promise that Chris'ts peace is given to each believer.
In our world there is conflict; we see it on the news each night, we read it on our iphones and newspapers, we experience the lack of it within our own families. This is a troubled world, and we too often are a troubled people.
This week, as we celebrate the promise of peace in Advent, seek to spread peace within your family and community. Refrain from needless arguments; don't let stress cause you to nit pick at another, smile at the lonely and haggard, show kindness to everyone you can. Then the candle of peace will be lit within you, and perhaps you can help someone else light their candle of peace as well.
May God's grace be with you,
Fr. Charles Butler
In our world there is conflict; we see it on the news each night, we read it on our iphones and newspapers, we experience the lack of it within our own families. This is a troubled world, and we too often are a troubled people.
This week, as we celebrate the promise of peace in Advent, seek to spread peace within your family and community. Refrain from needless arguments; don't let stress cause you to nit pick at another, smile at the lonely and haggard, show kindness to everyone you can. Then the candle of peace will be lit within you, and perhaps you can help someone else light their candle of peace as well.
May God's grace be with you,
Fr. Charles Butler
No comments:
Post a Comment