Saint Gertrude Parish - Lasne

8 The first sign of hope must be peace for a world once again plunged into the tragedy of war. Forgetting the dramas of the past, humanity is subjected to a new and difficult ordeal, with many populations oppressed by the brutality of violence. What have these people not endured? How is it possible that their desperate plea for help does not move national leaders to seek an end to the numerous regional conflicts, aware of the potential global consequences? Is it too much to dream that weapons will fall silent and cease bringing death and destruction? The Jubilee must remind us that those who become “peacemakers” will be “called children of God” (Mt 5:9). The need for peace calls upon everyone and demands the pursuit of concrete projects. Diplomacy must continue its commitment to creating, with courage and creativity, spaces for negotiation aimed at lasting peace.