To me, the Lamp of Peace of Saint Francis symbolises how peace lights our way forward to a better future for all people, of every faith and country and community.
But it is our task to provide the fuel for that light, and what fuels global peace is mutual respect and understanding.
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Saint Francis, whose shrine is at this Basilica, is known throughout the world for his compassion toward every person and all living things. Such love is an important guide for us today. The people of the world do not have to be the same in order to have the same concerns, share the same needs, or hope the same hopes. To reach a better future, we must find a common path.
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Today, for the world’s people to know each other, we need real dialogue. That means speaking honestly, listening carefully, and acting on the positive values we all share.
These dreamy words all people understand but many ignore, likely due to selfishness, greed for power and possessions, with little genuine concern for the well-being of neighbor, of Mother Nature and of future generations, and far beyond that their eternity.
[1] https://www.lpj.org/remarks-by-his-majesty-king-abdullah-ii-lamp-peace-award-ceremony-assisi/
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