Violence: A Brief Reflection

In light of some of the vitriol I am seeing on social media this evening, I am sharing this quote:
Violence is not completely fatal until it ceases to disturb us.—Thomas Merton (Thoughts in Solitude, p. 129)
Perhaps we ought to be praying and seeking a way through the storm…
Yes, we should be praying our way through the storm. Thanks for your reflection.