Pope Francis says, “Nothing is impossible if we
turn to God in prayer. Everyone can be
an artisan of peace.” As if reflected on
this simple statement I began to realize how really complex it is. Turning to God in prayer is something most
people do each day. Whether it is
traditional prayers, spontaneous prayers, prayers in time of need or truly
heartfelt prayers turning to God is something we learn at an early age. The call to be an artisan of peace is a bit
more challenging for we live in a very complicated world. Right now our world is full of darkness and
hate yet at the same time there is a call to hope.
As we approach the season of Lent in a few days
perhaps it is a good time to contemplate how each one of us can become an
artisan of peace. We are each called to
spread God’s message of faith, hope and love and to live virtuous lives. A
virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do the good. It allows the person
not only to perform good acts, but to give the best of themselves. The virtuous
person looks toward the good with all their sensory and spiritual powers; they
pursue the good and choose it in concrete actions. As we live virtuous lives we live in the way
that our loving God desires us to. Begin
each day with the desire to be an artisan of peace.
Pat Schifini, OSU
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