Peace in this world, which is required for the respect and development of human life, is not simply the absence of war or a balance of power between adversaries. It is “the tranquility of order” (Saint Augustine), “the work of justice” (Isaiah32:17) and the effect of charity. Earthly peace is the image and fruit of the peace of Christ.
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2304. Respect for and development of human life require peace. Peace is not merely the absence of war, and it is not limited to maintaining a 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 tranquillity of order."97Peace is the work of justice and the effect of charity.98
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2305. Earthly peace is the image and fruit of the peace of Christ, the messianic "Prince of Peace."99By the blood of his Cross, "in his own person he killed the hostility,"100he reconciled men with God and made his Church the sacrament of the unity of the human race and of its union with God. "He is our peace."101He has declared: "Blessed are the peacemakers."102
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