Peace as restoring broken relationships and building positive ones

Today, September 21 is recognized as the International Day of Peace.

Global peace is not only the concern and work of government and business leaders, it is also our concern and work as global citizens. As such, there are things that we can do to contribute to global peace - from ourselves to our immediate surroundings. These are the things that are under our control and influence.


Peace is not only a global issue. It is interpersonal as much as personal. Today, let us do some concrete things for peace in our hearts and minds by restoring broken relationships and building positive ones.


Have we hurt someone? Or someone has hurt us? Are we in good terms with them? In our family, have we kept that wound that never heals? Have we subdued ourselves because of pride and/or position?


NOW, it is time to confront ourselves, to ease the tension within us, to release the negative energies brought about by hurts, wounded pride, lofty position, and scarred past.


If we have a higher Being, have we made ourselves His/Her image here on earth? Hence, we shall reestablish our relationships with our God to be able to show His/Her goodness, blessings, and light through our actions, words and thoughts.

Pray. Read and be open to the Word.

To ourselves, have we made an utmost effort to be free - that is to do what is necessary and right, or have we come short of our own expectation and capability? Hence, we shall be free of the burdens of worldly competitions and human tendencies that revolve around our selfish world. We shall overcome the temptations of flesh, wealth, and prestige.

Let us Pray. Read and be open to the Word. Join formal and informal community activities and fellowships. Exercise. Be honest. Be strong. Listen to your hearts. Purify your thoughts. Doubt your instincts. Be intimate and in touch with our humanity.

To others, have we respected their humanity? Have we denied them of their rights and dignity? Have we observed and followed the local and national laws?


Let us Pray. Read and be open to the Word. Join formal and informal community activities and fellowships. Exercise. Be honest. Be strong. Listen to your hearts. Purify your thoughts. Doubt your instincts. Be intimate and in touch with humanity. Change ways. Welcome others. Share. Reach out. Respect.

Let us Think good, do good, be good. Then, things will be better.

Let us Believe.

This is for today. Do not forget that tomorrow is another day.

Let us Repeat.