Thursday, November 6, 2008

Dona Nobis Pacem

"Dona Nobis Pacem" - Latin for "Grant Us Peace"

Today is the 5th BlogBlast for Peace. Set off around the globe to 44 countries and counting. We want Peace. We need Peace. We deserve Peace!

Peace Globe

And today, let us also remember the Peace Keepers, past, present and future - our brave men and women stationed all around the globe.

May God grant us Peace.

34 friends stopped by:

RUTH said...

Well said. Peace to you and yours.

catsynth said...

That is a great quote.
Peace to you!

Travis said...

Well said.

Peace.

Barbara said...

Peace be with you.
Excellent quote too.

Liza said...

what a beautiful quote, my peace globe is up as well. peace!

Hootin' Anni said...

I love your globe and quotation from Jefferson...yes, a 'wisest policy'..indeed!!!

Come on over, and read my impressions of peace if you can find time today.

Amy said...

What a great quote! I'm a huge Jefferson fan, but I've never read this quote. Thanks for sharing, Barb!

storyteller said...

Thank you and … Amen!
Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that ‘Peace is in every step’ … a choice in every instant no matter what’s happening around or within us. As each of us blogs for peace today, we join our minds and hearts together to create this reality in our world.
Hugs and blessings,

Lois Grebowski said...

peace and hugs, Barb!

Julie said...

So true, so true. May the spirit of peacefulness take over!

Michelle said...

Gosh yes, we tend to forget the peacekeepers, the truly unsung heroes.

Peace day blessings to you.

A. said...

Indeed yes, remember the peacekeepers. The shame is that we need them, so many and so often.

jennifer said...

EXCELLENT post. I am indeed remembering the peace keepers.

Peace to you today and always.

Shinade said...

Dona Nobis Pacem!! What a grand day for all of us.

Your globe is lovely. Now if we could only make peace a reality for everyone....oh what a glory we could all share in all over the globe!!

Peace:-)))

Empress Bee (of the High Sea) said...

wow i LOVE how you got the flag in the background! way cool! peace to you too honey!

smiles, bee
xxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Babs (Beetle) said...

Lovely globe!

Peace to one and all!

Jamie said...

Words are innocent. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little: Say "Peace"

Sandee (Comedy +) said...

Peace to you and yours Barb. Big hugs. :)

Hahn at Home said...

TJ was a pretty bright guy. Peace.

Lifecruiser said...

I like Jeffersons quotes generally and this is one of the best of his. Great peace globe and post!

LOVE & PEACE

Lizza said...

That is one timeless quote.

Peace to you and yours!

indicaspecies said...

Peace always!

Shannon H. said...

Great quote. Peace to you and yours.

Akelamalu said...

May peace be with you and yours always. Great quote on your peace globe.

Ariel said...

Great post and globe.Peace to you :)

~*~Patty Szymkowicz said...

Beautiful Blog Blast for Peace!
Sending *Peace*LOve*Light* to ALL!!

citizen of the world said...

I'm hoping Obama will follow that policy as well. Peace to you.

Sandy B and Dick said...

Peace to you and da boyz! Big hugs, honey...

Lee said...

Happy Peace Day!

bintang said...

A very nice quote.
Peace be unto us all..

Raven said...

Gotta love Thomas Jefferson! Nice globe. Peace.

Dianne said...

Tommy knew his stuff ;)

Mimi Lenox said...

Thank you for mentioning our service men and women. Great globe and outstanding post.

Peace to you and yours,
Mimi

Sanni said...

Sending Love and Peace to you and yours across the ocean!

That's a beautiful globe and post, Barb. You ROCK!