The search for peace is found when prayer to God brings about a change of heart leading to conversion and to helping us to become instrument of peace. Obstacles on the way to peace must be removed with determination and sincerity. Alternative ways to war and destruction must be found. Peace is not merely the absence of war and is not limited to maintaining the balance of powers between adversaries. Peace cannot be attained on earth without safeguarding the goods of persons, free communication among men, respect for the dignity of persons and peoples, and the assiduous practice of fraternity.
Peace is the work of justice and the effect of charity.
The approaching New Millennium calls for a new style of leadership and political and economic models in the African continent where war and oppression should no longer dominate the lives and destiny of our peoples. The international community has offered reasonable ways for mediation and our two countries have accepted the, Framework of Peace proposal prepared by the Organization of African Unity as a starting point for negotiations. The gift of peace, however, is from above and our heavenly Father will grant it to his children asking for it. Very Rev. Fr.