Peace is not a Pollyanna notion that all is ok with the world and that if we just pretend that harmful acts do not exist then and therefore, we are at peace. That is not peace. That is denial. This kind of denial is dangerous because it can lead to indifference toward the persecution and violence being brought upon our brothers and sisters, and when we become silent, we become compliant. To be real peacemakers means that, as instruments of peace, we stand facing the worst knowing that there will be consequences. But we cannot allow that to silence our lips and close our hearts. But there is much to be gained. In fact, the entire kingdom of heaven is to be gained. This is where our peace must originate – from the Kingdom of Heaven within us."

                                                                                          Brother Dennis