We all pray for a peaceful, negotiated settlement to the crisis between Ukraine and Russia. At any moment, this whole tragedy can spiral out of control. It is truly frightening. Compromise must be achieved and agreed upon. God weeps, of course God is weeping whenever innocents are killed and bombs destroy and disfigure.
It is with sadness that I begin this Lenten journey. Being compassionate my thoughts are never too far from the people of Ukraine who are being forced to leave their beloved homeland, with little. These refugees are on the move, and thank God other countries of good will are accepting them. I especially feel for the poor innocent children, who don't understand war or bombs or evil intentions.
So during this Lent we are all praying for a ceasefire and peaceful solution to this crisis. I am sure God is not distant from this and God weeps with the men, women and children of Ukraine who have witnessed the worst case scenario unfold. May God Bless them and be near to them.
NJA
