OPreach
Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
Tag: peace
We Pray for Peace
Today on United Nations Day we pray for peace. O Loving Creator,we remember that war and violence continue tomaim, kill and destroy. Hundreds of thousands of human beings look at their sisters and brothers over the barrels of guns, cannons and missiles.Help us to… Continue Reading “We Pray for Peace”
The World Prays for Peace
The Dominican Sisters of Peace shared with us the following prayer for the International Day of Peace Gentle Spirit, Breathe in us the wind of truth, wisdom and righteousness. May your Presence inspire us to create labyrinths of peace. Compassionate One, Make our hearts… Continue Reading “The World Prays for Peace”
Be At Peace
Be tough in the way a blade of grass is: rooted, willing to lean, and at peace with what is around it. – Natalie Goldberg
How Can We Be Peace in the World?
I so admire the work of Etty Hillesum – the depth of her spirituality in the face of the Nazi death camps was extraordinary. On this day, Memorial Day, that we celebrate the women and men who have fought to protect us, we pray… Continue Reading “How Can We Be Peace in the World?”
May Our Lives Bring forth Christ in our World
We are all meant to be mothers of God. What good is it to me if this eternal birth of the divine Son takes place unceasingly, but does not take place within myself? And, what good is it to me if Mary is full… Continue Reading “May Our Lives Bring forth Christ in our World”
Where Can We Find Peace?
Monday’s Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 131:1,2,3) leads us to peace. In you, O God, I have found my peace. O God, my heart is not proud, nor are my eyes haughty; I do not busy myself with great things, nor with things too sublime for… Continue Reading “Where Can We Find Peace?”
God Proclaims Peace
It is so very clear that God proclaims peace. Why are we so intent on declaring war? Tuesday’s responsorial psalm is Psalm 85 where we hear, I will… Continue Reading “God Proclaims Peace”
It’s Not About Where You’re From
We put a lot of importance in ethereal things like status and material things like money. But it’s not about what we have or where we’re from. It’s how we live our lives. In Saturday’s Gospel reading from the 11th chapter of Luke, we… Continue Reading “It’s Not About Where You’re From”
Gratitude and Wanting What We Have
Gratitude is the intention to count-your-blessings every day, every minute, while avoiding, whenever possible, the belief that you need or deserve different circumstances. – Timothy Miller, author of How to Want What You Have If we could remember this, and put it into practice,… Continue Reading “Gratitude and Wanting What We Have”
Thoughts for Memorial Day
I always enjoy going to the website gratefulness.org. I found the following there today, and it reminds me of my reflections last night after watching 60 Minutes and listening and observing the effects of our wars upon these women and men who have offered… Continue Reading “Thoughts for Memorial Day”
OPreach 