A Call to Service – On Peace

As part of human process, there are times it’s difficult to have an inward peaceful disposition.  If that is the case, for me, I look up to others and listen to what they are communicating to me. 

I listened to JFK’s famous Inaugural Address.  It was on this day, January 20, 1961.  And I quote “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” courtesy of Britannica.  To hear it, click on JFK delivering his inaugural Address. 

This speech is equally applicable to all nations, not just USA. 

I played this over and over to truly deeply understand based on my upbringing and personal belief.  I zeroed in on words that are meaningful to me: 

• Prophet summons us
• Call to Service
• For all mankind
• Rejoicing in hope, patience and tribulation

And I translate these to:

           God Calls me to be of Service For All Mankind.
           Rejoicing in hope with patience even in times
           of tribulation.

With this in mind, I part you with a Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi.  He was just a man whom the Prophet Called him to be of Service for All Mankind, always rejoicing the Glory of God. 

Peace Prayer

 To listen to the melody play the YouTube.  It was recorded at the birthplace of Francesco in Assisi. Italy. 

 

 

Related Links:

Britannica.com: John F. Kennedy

Biography of Francesco di Bernadone born on 1181 by Wikipedia

Huffington post by: Bansi Kara – A Prayer for Teachers

St. Francis, Friend of Muslim Sultan of Babylon

Notes on Peace by Seeker

Delicate minds about being Peacemakers

World Peace Conference – Culture of Peace by Louise Diamond

We Can Make A Difference-Right Here, Right Now by Kozo

January Post for Peace by Grandmalin

B4Peace – Love thy Neighbor by sarahneeve

Peace be with you today and all days by Tracy

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