However, how can we ensure that those who have given their lives are truly honoured, not forgetting those who are risking their lives in conflicts today? An appropriate response is to actively work and pray for justice in our world, especially where there is inequality and conflict. In a divided world we are also called to renew our efforts to work for peace. We need to be serious about being peacemakers, especially where it involves those close to us. As Jesus said, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God’ (Matt 5:9). (Written by Revd John Tyler, Parish Pump Web Site) We remember The Somme, Dunkirk and Passchendaele Cause us to think of times of war, When men and boys went bravely out They fought, some died and returned no more. They gave their all that we should live, We never should forget such cost, Remembering with thankful hearts Our freedom gained as lives were lost. Another Man gave up His life, Another war, another fight, With all mankind held fast in chains As darkness fell as black as night. The cost was high, a sinless life To break the chains and set us free, The Lamb of God on Calvary’s cross Paid that price for you, for me. By Megan Carter 6
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