Our Lady's R.C. Church, Aspull

THOUGHTS
From Sourcebook Sundays & Seasons
Trusting in Humility (First Reading)

The dream for world peace ever stirs the heart of humanity. Imagine a world where nations stopped their aggression, where terrorists lay down their weapons and nations respect one another’s territories and customs.

Closer to home, imagine a neighbourhood where people get along, where diversity is treasured and violence is no more. We all long for the security of peace.

Many nations, however, still hold that peace comes from a well stocked arsenal. Leaders believe that a strong defence inhibits aggression and causes the desired peace, but the prophet, Zechariah (First Reading), envisioned another kind of leader. He sees one who is just, who rescues people from their oppression, meek, he rides a simple beast of burden and yet his dominion extends all across the world.

This leader accomplishes the desired gift of peace, not from weapons, not from intimidation but from the example of his humility.

Our leaders will continue to put their trust in weapons as long as we do. If we live in trust we can build a place where peace will reign from sea to sea.

Imagine the world at peace. Imagine it starting with you!