Second Sunday of Advent

As we light the second advent candle, the candle of peace, we acknowledge that peace does not reign in our world.

The natural world around us is being destroyed. Wars rage between countries. Injustice exists in every nation. Violent conflicts erupt between friends.

We ask, “Where do we find the strength, the will, the courage to work for peace and justice?”

As always the child Jesus beckons us to prepare for his birth and in the birth of Jesus we find hope. In the life and teachings of Jesus we find the way to peace and justice.

Jesus, Prince of Peace, show us the way to work for peace.

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