Theology of the Cross, the Oppressed means we always stand against war and violence. Not here, not ever: What’s the Good Word? Saturday Sermon

What’s the Good Word,

Beloved?

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A word,

From Archbishop Oscar Romero’s

Epiphany homily,

In 1978

“Peace is not the product of terror or fear.

Peace is not the silence of cemeteries.

Peace is not the silent result of violent repression.

Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all.

Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity.

It is right and it is duty.

In it each one has a place in this beautiful family,

which the Epiphany brightens for us with God’s light.”

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As people of faith,

Our hopes

With the promises to come