Peace be with you

“Peace be with you.”

Toward the latter part of the Catholic Mass, there is a moment during the Rite of Peace when the priest, and those gathered together,

exchange a greeting of peace.

Though brief, it is a time that brings a quiet calm to the heart —

a moment that feels unfamiliar,

yet somehow familiar, shared with those we do not know.

Wishing for “peace” is neither difficult

nor something that takes time,

yet these days, I feel how difficult it can be to truly hold that intention.

Even so,

believing in the healthy change that such “peace” brings to both body and mind,

today as well, I offer a prayer:

“Peace be with you.”

And today as well —

I will run.