2025.03.31

Posted on by Rev. Dr. Patrick A. Sileo

This Lenten Week’s Hebrew word is my absolute favorite. Often translated simply as PEACE, the word SHALOM is far more complex. This word encompasses completeness in all that you are. When you wish SHALOM upon another, you are speaking about completeness within and beyond them.

According to Dave Adamson in his book, 52 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know:

The first believers in God taught that those who follow God should love peace and pursue it, love their neighbors, and attract others to the Scriptures. This is the peace Jesus offers-peace with God, peace of God, and peace with each other.

My friends, I bid you Shalom this week. May you live in the peace, completeness, welfare, well-being, safety, and prosperity of the Author of Life, the Universe, and Everything. In other words…

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Published by Rev. Dr. Patrick A. Sileo

Pat (HitchHiker/Godzilla) is the pastor of Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church of New London, New Hampshire. He is Jenise's (“J”) husband, Peter (Chewbacca) and Nicole's (Baby) dad, Colin's (Schmooze) father-in-law, and Odin’s (Mayhem) personal butler. Pat is and always will be a passionate and bigger than life follower of Jesus Christ who dabbles in many things; you will get a feel when you follow his Search for 42!