“Take peace! The gloom of the world is but a shadow. Behind it, yet within our reach, is joy. There is radiance and glory in darkness, could we but see. And to see, we have only to look. I beseech you to look!

Life is so generous a giver. But we, judging its gifts by their covering, cast them away as ugly or heavy or hard. Remove the covering, and you will find beneath it a living splendor, woven of love by wisdom, with power. Welcome it, grasp it, and you touch the angel’s hand that brings it to you.

Everything we call a trial, a sorrow or a duty, believe me, that angel’s hand is there. The gift is there and the wonder of an overshadowing presence. Your joys, too, be not content with them as joys. They, too, conceal diviner gifts.

Life is so full of meaning and purpose, so full of beauty beneath its covering, that you will find earth but cloaks your heaven. Courage then to claim it; that is all! But courage you have, and the knowledge that we are pilgrims together, wending through unknown country home.”

Fra Giovanni Giocondo
(c.1435–1515)

Fra Giovanni Giocondo was a Franciscan friar, accomplished architect, engineer, antiquary, archaeologist, classical scholar, and he was also the author of a much-quoted inspirational letter, “A Letter to the Most Illustrious the Contessina Allagia Dela Aldobrandeschi, Written Christmas Eve Anno Domini 1513

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The Fifth Launch! Dona Nobis Pacem in the blogosphere is upon us again. These three Latin words which literally translate “Grant Us Peace” have become a mantra for an incredible dialogue and exchange of ideas that happens twice a year.

Dona nobis pacem is not just for the blog galaxy – it is for my everyday life

In June Mimiwrites began a Revolution of Words.

Now, In November 2008 she continues aiming to extend the revolution and begin an evolution.

“one in which the power of our words manifests intrinsic change and expands our compassion for and understanding of people everywhere,
dictates a respect for diversity,
and calls me – and my neighbors -
to a place of peace.
That is the hope I have for myself. It is my hope for you.
If words are powerful….then this matters.”

So hurry – visit the site and grab your peace globe – On November 6, 2008 bloggers from all across the globe will blog for peace – speaking with one voice on one subject on this one day.

How To Get Your Peace Globe

“Man invents war. Man discovers peace.
He invents war from without.
He discovers peace from within.
War man throws. Peace man sows.
The smile of war is the flood of human blood.
The smile of peace is the love, below, above.”
sri-chinmoy