Peace is the consequence of justice and the sign of love put into action. Where there is peace, “every creature can come to rest in good order” (St. Thomas Aquinas). Earthly peace is the image of the peace of Christ, who reconciled heaven and earth. [CCC 2304-2305]
Peace is more than the absence of war, more than a carefully maintained balance of powers (“balance of terror”). In a state of peace, people can live securely with their legitimately earned property and freely exchange goods with one another. In peace the dignity and the right of self-determination of individuals and of peoples are respected. In peace human coexistence is characterized by brotherly solidarity.
He is our peace. Eph 2:14
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Mt 5:43-44
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