How can peace come to the Basque country?
Peace cannot be reduced to the mere absence of war. For that, military victory or a truce would suffice. Authentic peace, inseparable from justice, springs from a friendly understanding among people. This requires mutual understanding and forgiveness, an effort to get to know each other and resolve misunderstandings. And a great deal of grace from God. St. Josemara never tired of repeating that peace in communities and between peoples can come about only from peace in consciences. And he added that violence is never suitable, neither to conquer nor to convince; the one who uses it always ends up the loser. Does Opus Dei have a lot to thank John Paul II for? The entire Church owes John Paul II a great deal of gratitude for his constant dedication. It would take a long time to mention all the reasons. One only has to see how, despite his age and physical condition, he spares no effort in his service to the Church and the world. Can he stop the war in Iraq? John Paul II is a luminous exam
