Peace and Justice Reign

Today’s Reflection

There will be no peace without justice. It is only when justice thrives that the poor, lowly, humble, powerless, vulnerable, and weak are safe in the hands of those who hold power. No more predators and victims.

—Joel Bengbeng, Light from Afar: An Advent Devotional from Around the World (Upper Room Books, 2023)

Today’s Question

Is peace with justice something that can only happen in the next life? How might it be accomplished on earth? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

The wolf shall live with the lamb;the leopard shall lie down with the kid;the calf and the lion will feed together,and a little child shall lead them.—Isaiah 11:6 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

God, you are the light within us. Shine brightly so that the darkness is overcome and peace and justice will reign on earth as they do in heaven. Amen.