Pray for Peace!!!!

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, is calling for a day of prayer on this September 7!  We need prayer everyday!!!! There are many things that we need to bring before our Lord.  In doing that, we also need to listen.  Just think of the song: "The Prayer of St. Francis"!!!  It says, "Make a me a channel of your peace...."  Also, "Let this be the moment now, let is begin with me..."  What is that song saying to us?  For peace to exist, it needs to begin with me.  We need to know the peace of Christ in our own lives and then we can share it with others.  Think of the Gospel for this weekend, Luke 14:25-33!  Jesus calls us to be his disciples.  What does that mean for us!  We need to deny ourselves, pick up our cross, and follow Jesus!!!!  The voice of God is always speaking to us.  The question is, How well are we listening?  Our times are critical, just like other time periods, just that times and situations change.  These times, like others call us to stand up and be faithful, dedicated, committed disciples and bring the love of God and peace of Christ to all whom we meet.  It is a challenge, but with God and our unwavering faith and trust in Him, all things are possible!!!!