Peace

Inspired by a verse on today's Gospel: "Because of the tender mercy of our God by which the daybreak from on high will visit us to shine on those who sit in darkness and death's shadow, to guide our feet into the path of peace." (Lk 1:78-79).
Peace on earth will not be the result of treaties, armed security or beauty pageants.
Peace on earth is the fruit of the tenderness and mercy of our God that illumines and dispels the darkness in our hearts so that, finally, we are able to see that we are all sisters and brothers whose lives not only touch but are intertwined.