Nearly 2,600 years ago, Jeremiah spoke to a people burdened by violence and loss, people exiled from their beloved Jerusalem. In their deepest despair, God promised a future of harmony and right relationship with him and each other.
Yet, as we look around our world today, we might find ourselves questioning the fulfillment of this promise. How many have witnessed the horrors of conflict, seen loved ones lost to violence, or felt the sting of hatred? Hatred remains a potent force, dividing us and distancing us from God and each other. It tempts us to assert our will through violence, seek revenge, and arrogantly claim mastery over our lives and solutions to worldly problems, contrary to the essence of our faith.
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