AIDS in Africa

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Iraq

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
USA

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Darfur

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Israel

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Lebanon

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

It’s refreshing to see someone take the opportunity of 9/11 to look outside of our own country’s pain and into the reality of the intense suffering right NOW in other countries – Will we (and by “we” I mean those of us who have a choice) choose to be oblivious or will we truly be the peacemakers that this world so desperately needs?
Oh yes the peacemakers…I hope