The Pope met with members of the “Ecumenical Peace Council”, which includes young people from different cultures and religions to promote peace in the Middle East: not to be discouraged by failures, seek forgiveness and heal prejudices and wounds of the past. desire is necessary.
Vatican News
Vatican City, Monday, November 25, 2024: Pope Francis meets with members of the “Ecumenical Organization for Peace” in the Vatican consistory building. The organization houses young people of various religions, committed to promoting peace in the Holy Land. “A land that for centuries has seen so much violence and suffering,” Pope Francis said, “and that unfortunately still today experiences a state of war.” Therefore, peace becomes imperative and the commitment of this organization is an expression of a clear desire that resides in the human heart and is capable of bringing unity in diversity.
Dialogue is the only way to peace. Through dialogue, young people can become great artisans of peace.
pave the way for peace
The Pope highlighted that young people are the ones who build peace because they live with high ideals, enthusiasm and hope and, above all, they are capable of forgetting the wounds of the past that perpetuate “the cycle of conflict and division.” . Keep.
Young people can help others discover the vital elements that pave the way to peace: forgiveness and the willingness to let go of past prejudices and hurts. Young people are creative, but we feel bad when we encounter “ideological” young people, in whom ideology replaces ideas and the will to do good.
First step towards peace: dialogue
Getting closer, listening, getting to know each other and looking for common points: this is dialogue, a commitment that must be maintained because “it is the main tool we have at our disposal.”
Dialogue is the only way to peace.
devastating effects of wars
Pope Francis knows that there is a risk of losing hope in the face of the pain caused by wars, but “do not despair.”
It is very easy to become discouraged when we look at the devastating effects of war and hatred, not to mention the various realities of poverty, hunger, discrimination and other threats that threaten the possibility of peace. These realities are the result of wars.
Don’t miss out on healthy fun
We must not be discouraged, in the face of criticism, the Pope urges, it is necessary to “pursue the cause of peace”, even if it is not easy, and requires sacrifice and “the will to recommit ourselves every day.” Especially when things don’t go our way.”
We are all brothers and sisters and efforts to promote reconciliation, harmony and peace will always be worth our time and effort. And, of course, never lose your sense of humor: healthy joy… it’s very important! Don’t lose that capacity for joy that helps you see the best in things.
