"As I write this, I'm waiting with the rest of the world to see if Russia will invade Ukraine. Maybe I'm naive, but this potential act of aggression does not reflect what I hope for in the nature of world discourse and politics today. I am disappointed that Russia is not oriented more towards discussion, collaboration, and compromise than an invasion.
"However, the potential for an invasion is real, and it reflects the persistent presence of conflict in our world and culture. Consider the many forms of protest over Covid regulations that are disrupting commerce and lives around the world, violent misogynistic behaviors against women around the world, the impregnable disputes between our political parties, the rifts in local governments, institutions, and families. We are surrounded by threatening, paralyzing, and seemingly hopeless experiences of conflict."
In a recent commentary, Father Jack Loughran, OSFS, reflected on some of the similar experiences of St. Francis de Sales and on the importance of stepping back and letting ourselves recognize where conflict exists in our lives, identify it, and follow De Sales, seeking the way of charity and peace.
To access his complete post, please visit:
De Sales Weekly: Provincial's Reflection: The Way to Charity and Peace (17 FEB 22)
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