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Reflect on what we, as Christians, are called to do in a world wracked by war and violence.
Truth is often the first casualty in war.
The Gospel calls us to embrace the fundamental truth that every person on earth has a
God-given dignity which cannot be taken away or ignored.
From this truth flows the realisation that there is no ‘us’ or ’them’.
Everyone on earth, whatever our race or creed or status, is a sister, a brother.
We are all children of God. Keeping this truth before us is the key to overcoming
violence and conflict. Armed not with guns and missiles, but with love for
our sisters and brothers, we are invited to speak of peace and to take action
to promote peace in a violent world.
On this Social Justice Sunday, let us re-commit ourselves to cultivating a culture
of peace by following Jesus who is the way, the truth and the life and the Prince of Peace.
– Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World –
Australian Catholic Bishop’s Social Justice Statement 2024