The angelic host promises peace on earth, but a peace that is conditional. What is the condition? The condition is a good will on our part. Our will is good when we accept God’s will in our lives, no matter how painful it may be. We accept God’s will in our lives, no matter what price we may have to pay. The reward that awaits us here on earth is deep interior peace of soul, and the promise of everlasting peace in the life to come.
How many people are deceived into thinking they can have peace by doing their own will. That is a demonic lie. Christ the Prince of peace assures us that our serenity of spirit depends on our conformity to His divine will.
- Fr. John Hardon
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