BRIDGES & WALLS=CALLED TO PEACE

BRIDGES OR WALLS=CALLED TO PEACE Recently-a current politician- Was asked about something about Mexico- He went on about his political philosophy- Of Mexico- And how he was Going to BUILD a wall Between Mexico and America The PRESS went to ask POPE FRANCIS- About this- Without naming names Pope Francis said: “A TRUE CHRISTIAN believes in BRIDGES- Not walls” “BLESSED are the PEACEMAKERS- For they will be called- CHILDREN OF GOD” Matthew 5:9 The POPE'S philosophy- EMPHASIZES my philosophy To the different religions (ALL Christian religions too) To me-GOD IS LOVE- I was born and raised Catholic- And while still attending Catholic Mass I attend other religious services too- PROTESTANT- and BAPTIST regularly- And others-WHEN given the opportunity WE are all in the PROMOTION BUSINESS- The promotion of God-and Christ-and LOVE Being omni-present in this world ANY denomination-or any local church- Or any individual Putting themselves first ABOVE God and Christ Above love-forgiveness-and kindness Has missed the point In today's world Let us BUILD PEACE amongst Each other-a CONNECTION between individuals- A connection between different denominations And a CONNECTION WITH LOVE Among the different religions in this world BRIDGES not walls Between each other “TURN from evil-and do good SEEK PEACE-and pursue it” Psalm 34:14 “A heart at peace- GIVES LIFE to the body But envy rots the bones” Proverbs 14:30 “ALL this I have spoken While still with you But the ADVOCATE-the HOLY SPIRIT- Whom the Father WILL send in my name Will TEACH you all things And will remind you Of everything I have said to you PEACE I leave with you My peace I give you I do NOT give to you As the world gives Do not let your hearts Be troubled And do not be afraid” John 14:25-27 “PEACEMAKING”-Pope Francis said- “Calls for COURAGE Much more so than war fare It calls for the courage To say “yes” to the encounters And “no” to conflict” MY FRIENDS We are called to BUILD BRIDGES Not make new walls So tear down the walls In your own heart And reach out TODAY To someone in need And make a new friend Build a bridge with someone And MAKE SOME PEACE God KNOWS- This world needs MORE OF IT In Jesus' name Robert P. Wallman 6-6-16 Ps INSPIRED by an article in LIVING FAITH MAGAZINE by Gail Goleas