Preview: From the the Franciscan Reflection: Peace be with you:Peace is an action

Peace is an action

Peace is an action
That soothes the soul
Kind words may bind the hearts
Love and friendship may prevail
In the ways of peace
In the Name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That guides the thoughts
Service minded services might lift the broken hearted
Values and purposes may prevail
In the ways of peace
In the Name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That drives from the divine plans
Creative plans may build the rejected hearts
Support and motivation may prevail
In the ways of peace
In the Name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That submits in God’s will
Surrender of self may deliver oppressed hearts
Rescue and Restoration may prevail
In the nurturing ways of peace
In the name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That seeks God’s presence
Service rendered in the divine presence may bring light to the dark
Guidance and protection may prevail
In the light of peace
In the name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That waits in God’s will
Selfless ways of life may bring hope to the hearts of confused
Nurturing and inspiring may prevail
In the ways of peace
In the name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That trust in God
Simple routines in the trust of God may transform the needy
Serving and cheering in faith may prevail
In the ways of peace
In the Name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That reflects God’s image
Serene Presence in the life may ignite purpose in the lives
Loving and forgiving may prevail
In the ways of peace
In the Name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That content in goodness
Satisfaction and thankfulness may bring quietitude to the restless
Gratitude and goodness may prevail
In the ways of peace
In the Name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That advocates for justice
Praying and praising may uplift the downtrodden soul
Intercession and fellowship may prevail
In the ways of peace
In the Name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That promotes justice
Life in the ways of human respect and freedom may deliver the shackles of oppressed
Freedom and joy may prevail
In the ways of peace
In the Name of the Lord

Peace is an action
That lives in faith
Peace is an action
That hopes in goodness
Peace is an action
That reflects the joy
Of the heart of the Lord

Annapoorna Mary. 2011

SFO Reflection day, 2011, Memphis Tennessee, USA

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