Peace

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  Word of God  
 
Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.
Jesus; John 20:21
 



The person who shows love and compassion
to those in any kind of affliction is blessed,
not only with the virtue of good will
but with the gift of peace.

 
St. Leo the Great, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Acts of the Apostles 20:35
 



Once good works are put into practice,
inner peace and joy are restored to our soul.


 
St. Bonaventure, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Whatever is true, honorable, just,
pure, lovely, gracious;
think of these things
and the God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4:8-9
 


God's dwelling is in peace.


 
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9
 




Works of love are works of peace.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.

Jesus; John 14:9
 



When the soul has seen God, what more can it want?
At any price, preserve yourself in that calm
through which the soul sees the eternal Sun.


 
St. Vincent Ferrer, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My peace I give you.
Jesus; John 14:27
 




Love peace, and all the world will be tranquil and quiet.

 
St. Jonn Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
We are God's children now.
1 John 3:2
 




As children of God we are to abide in peace.

 
St. Cyprian, 3rd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 34:14
 




When we have a strong and wise love of Jesus
we are at peace.

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 15th century

 

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