Thursday, February 1, 2018
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 397.
(Youcat
answer) Jesus places a high value on nonviolent action. He commands his
disciples: “Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the
right cheek, turn to him the other also” (Mt 5:39).
A deepening through CCC
(CCC 2305)
Earthly peace is the image and fruit of the peace
of Christ, the messianic "Prince of Peace" (Isa 9:5). By the
blood of his Cross, "in his own person he killed the hostility" (Eph
2:16 J.B.; cf. Col 1:20-22), he reconciled men with God and made his Church the
sacrament of the unity of the human race and of its union with God. "He is
our peace" (Eph 2:14). He has declared: "Blessed are the
peacemakers" (Mt 5:9).
Reflecting and meditating
(Youcat comment) He rebukes Peter, who wants to defend him
with force: “Put your sword into its sheath” (Jn 18:11). Jesus does not call
his disciples to take up weapons. He remains silent before Pilate. His way is
to take the part of the victims, to go to the Cross, to redeem the world
through love, and to call the peacemakers blessed. Therefore the Church, too,
respects people who for reasons of conscience refuse to be part of the armed
services but place themselves at the service of society in some other way.
(CCC Comment)
(CCC 2304)
Respect for and development of human life require peace. Peace is not merely the absence of war, and it is not
limited to maintaining a balance of powers between adversaries. Peace cannot be
attained on earth without safeguarding the goods of persons, free communication
among men, respect for the dignity of persons and peoples, and the assiduous
practice of fraternity. Peace is "the tranquillity of order" (St.
Augustine, De civ. Dei, 19, 13, 1: PL
41, 640). Peace is the work of justice and the effect of charity (Cf. Isa 32:17; cf. GS 78 §§ 1-2).
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