Today, a modern day parable: the tale of the doves…Last Sunday - TopicsExpress



          

Today, a modern day parable: the tale of the doves…Last Sunday in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, Pope Francis helped some schoolchildren release two doves. It followed a prayer for peace in the Ukraine, where at least three people have been killed in the past two months in violent anti-government protests. The doves were supposed to symbolize peace. But no sooner had they taken flight than two bigger, tougher birds – a seagull and crow – swooped down and attacked them. The children and thousands of worshippers watched in horror as the bigger birds did what comes naturally to them. This isn’t the first time: last year, a dove was also attacked by a seagull. So maybe it’s time to consider this a teachable moment: Just standing for peace, and even having the Pope on your side, might not be enough. If you want to live in peace, you’d better be tougher than the bullies.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 02:30:00 +0000

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