What if redemption didn’t require sacrifice or violence? Through the cross, the cycle of bloodshed ends, and we are invited into a new way of living—one where peace, not violence, shapes our world. 

Reflection Questions:
1. How do you typically respond when you witness violence in your daily life?
2. Thinking of Jesus’ command to love God and love neighbor, what is one non-violent thing you could do today to make this world a little more peaceful? 
3. Could you imagine a time when you might be involved in non-violent direct action? What might that look like?

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