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Jean-Étienne Rime suggests looking at beauty and praying to counter the effects of civil unrest

Catholic Intelligence1 min read

Jean-Étienne Rime writes that people often face distressing news regarding riots, violence, and property damage. He notes that these realities cause terror, sorrow, and devastation for those whose workplaces are destroyed.

Rime suggests that instead of withdrawing into oneself or engaging in partisan arguments, people can pursue more active and fulfilling paths. He identifies prayer as a primary option and notes that the Pope has invited the faithful to pray the Rosary for peace.

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