"Live in peace, boldly and with tranquillity". Abbey de Tourville
It is our duty not to be continually fighting a civil war within us. Yet, inner peace does not come by living in an ivory tower as an escape from conflict and tumult. Nor is it the absence of these disturbances; rather, it is the strong control of them. This is why Tourville used the two words, ‘boldly’ and “tranquillity” – to live in peace with a courage that is steady and stable!
It means the right discipline of our thought and emotion which cools resentments, calms all anxiety, extends forgiveness, and cultivates love.
We are kept in peace even in the midst of turmoil as our thought is stayed on God. But peace, like love, cannot be stored for ourselves alone as a private possession. It must describe our actions with others.
For peace is not some kind of passive mood; but a moving attribute of our Divine nature. It is a power very much alive in each of us, creative and healing. As we learn to use the magnamity of Spirit toward ourselves, we can express Its generosity and forgiveness toward others, and live in peace.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you…. – John 14:27
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