Ever since Cain killed Abel violence has plagued the human race, when the Lord Jesus came into the world He was killed, but He overcame the world’s way by offering us His Way, Truth and Light.
Violence is a profoundly difficult human problem to deal with, to comprehend! Why does God allow violence, since God is all loving, all good and all-powerful?
Why? The Tulsa Massacre, Columbine, Orlando, Virginia Tech, Charleston, Sandy Hook, Buffalo, Uvalde, and the many killings [including abortion], that keep occurring …
Our loving God and Creator sent us His Son, who showed us how to handle the evil that plagues our world. When Jesus met violence, He prayed. He prayed for you and me, we are called to do the same and trust me it is not easy.
There is no answer to the why of violence and suffering this side of the grave, however one day we will understand, until then follow the path of Jesus and offer your pain and suffering up, asking God to bless it and make good come from it.
In your prayer ask God to shower you with His grace and to guide our elected officials with wisdom and prudence to legislate where they can and allow God to be welcomed in the public square.
Pray each day for a safer society and that each one of us follow God's way in our life, guided by loving God by loving our neighbor.
St. Francis de Sales reminds us, “Let nothing disturb you; Let nothing frighten you. All things are passing. God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Nothing is wanting to him who possesses God. Go alone suffices.” He, also, teaches us, to Be at Peace
“Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life; rather look to them with full hope as they arise. God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them. He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in his arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and everyday. He will either shield you from suffering,or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.” Amen.
What can we do?
Pray to Mary for her intercession.
Work at making our homes and work places havens of peace.
Pray and ask God to guide you when you contact your elected officials to legislate appropriate laws to ameliorate the violence in our society.
Pray for all those suffering from the violence plaguing our society.
Pray today. Pray today. Pray today. When tomorrow gets here, Pray today.
May God Be Praised!
Great words to reflect on and use daily. Thank you, Kathy
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