# Catechism of the Catholic Church One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23 ([[1.2.3.8.p24#^ccc-736|736]]). Peace is a goal of Christian living, as indicated by Jesus who said "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" ([[3.1.1.2.p5i#^ccc-1716|1716]]). The Fifth Commandment requires us to preserve and work for peace, which was defined by St. Augustine as "the tranquility of order," and which is the work of justice and the effect of charity ([[3.2.2.5.p81#^ccc-2304|2304]]). # Ignatius Catholic Study Bible *Peace* (Col 3:15) - *Eirēnē* (Gk.): "peace" or "harmony". The word is used 92 times in the NT and often carries the OT sense of *shalom,* "well-being". The biblical notion of peace has more to do with spiritual welfare than the mere cessation of warfare. Peace is one of the great blessings that Jesus Christ has given to the world (Jn 14:27). It is rooted in our reconciliation with God (Lk 2:14; Rom 5:1). It is an inward peace (Rom 15:13; Gal 5:22) that can branch out to establish peace between individuals, families, and even nations (Eph 2:14-18). Unless it is grounded in the peace of Christ, worldly peace can only be shallow and shortlived. For this reason, believers are called to spread Christ's peace throughout the world by sharing the gospel and working for justice in earthly societies (Mt 5:9; Heb 12:14; Jas 3:18). Behind all of this stands the OT expectation that the Messiah, the Prince of Peace (Is 9:6), would come to establish a worldwide covenant of peace with Israel and all nations (Ezek 34:23-25; Zech 9:9-10) (CCC 2305). Among the fruit of the Spirit: Gal 5:22 Christians called to live peaceably with all: Rom 12:18; 14:19; 2 Tim 2:22; Heb 12:14 God of peace: Rom 15:33; 1 Cor 14:33; Phil 4:9; Heb 13:20 Good news of peace: Acts 10:36; Eph 6:15 Jesus' call for people to be at peace with one another: Mk 9:50 Jesus did not come to establish a worldly peace, but to distinguish those who embrace the Kingdom of God from those who do not: Mt 10:34-36 Jesus is the peace of believers: Eph 2:14-17; Col 1:20 Peace is an aspect of the kingdom of God: Rom 14:17 Peacemakers are blessed: Mt 5:9; Jas 3:18 Peace of Christ: Jn 14:27; 16:33; Col 3:15 Peace with God through Jesus Christ: Rom 5:1 Son of peace: Lk 10:6 ## Sources [[12-colossians-commentary#^5cs9wa|Peace — word study]] [[index-of-doctrines|Index of Doctrines]] # Divine Intimacy Meditations - In what true — consists: [[33-peace-to-men#Meditation 1|33,1]], [[33-peace-to-men#Meditation 2|33,2]]; - — promised to men of good will: [[33-peace-to-men#Meditation 2|33,2]]; - fruit of humility: [[111-humility-of-heart#Meditation 2|111,2]]; - preoccupation of those concerned about their own rights makes them lose interior —: [[117-true-glory#Meditation 2|117,2]]; - gift of wisdom establishes the soul in —: [[314-blessed-are-the-peacemakers#Meditation 1|314,1]]; - peacemaker is one who sows — and cultivates it: [[314-blessed-are-the-peacemakers#Meditation 1|314,1]]; - little — in the world because man does not let himself be guided by the Spirit of Wisdom: [[314-blessed-are-the-peacemakers#Meditation 2|314,2]]; - the reward of peacemakers is to be called children of God: [[314-blessed-are-the-peacemakers#Meditation 2|314,2]]; - the intentions of the Lord are intentions of —: [[350-designs-of-peace-and-love#Meditation 1|350,1]]. ## Sources - [[33-peace-to-men|33. Peace to Men]] - [[111-humility-of-heart|111. Humility of Heart]] - [[117-true-glory|117. True Glory]] - [[314-blessed-are-the-peacemakers|314. Blessed Are the Peacemakers]] - [[350-designs-of-peace-and-love|350. Designs of Peace and Love]] # Compendium on Social Doctrine ![[sd-10-index-p#Peace]]