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Sunday, December 07, 2008

Peace




The second candle of the Advent Wreath signifies Peace.




Pronunciation: ‚p‡s

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English pees, from Old French pais, from Latin pac-, pax; akin to Latin pacisci to agree

Date: 12th century

 

1 : a state of tranquility or quiet: as a : freedom from civil disturbance b : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom ²a breach of the peace³

2 : freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions

3 : harmony in personal relations

4 a : a state or period of mutual concord between governments b : a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity

5 — used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting or farewell

 




14 comments:

  1. Peace to you dear Reverend

    Thank you for all the light you bring,

    Maithri

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  2. Thankyou for the definition of Peace Nick. Sometimes we need reminding because it seems so elusive. x

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  3. My daughter watched with me, she said:

    "The animals civilized the war helmets."

    May we find Peace, soon.
    Thank you, Nick.

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  4. That is a wonderful video. Thank you.

    Peace to the world, to you, and of course to Alex.

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  5. I think I shall use it interjectionally with my bloody Government...

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  6. Wonderful post. I love the cartoon. They captured the look, feel, and sound of the old cartoons. But we know they'd never have told this story back then.

    Thanks!

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  7. I'm with Squirl on the video. It's a lovely story.

    Peace, Saintly Nick!

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  8. Thanks for the video.

    Peace to you, Nick.

    I find much peace in knowing that there are so many people, like you, who have a vision of kindness, compassion and the end of war. May we realize that vision before we kill the last prairie dog, bird of prey, or human.

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  9. Wow. I never stopped to think that it had all those meanings.

    Hm. A new cartoon that's supposed to look old? Now I'm intrigued! I wonder why it's not loading?

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  10. Wait, no.. I saw it, and it's definitely 1939! This was just after the beginning of World War II! Say, wasn't Hitler a vegetarian? (Look at the flags.)

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  11. Nick, Peace on Earth and good will towards men. Great post and video. Thank you so much. Blessings to you.

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  12. Thank you, sir, for the meaningful post.

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