Makarios of Australia: "There is a lot of beauty in the world, but to see it, we must have peace within ourselves"translated

"There is so much beauty out there in the world. But to see it, we must have peace within. If we don't have peace within, we see everything as messy and ugly." With reasons of paternal concern and taking occasion from the conclusion of the gospel passage of the day (for God did not send his son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him [John 3:17]), the Most Reverend Archbishop of Australia Mr. Makarios, who on Sunday, September 13, officiated at the Holy Pilgrimage Church of Panagia Kamariani, Red Hill, Victoria, addressed a plea to the numerous pilgrims to try to refrain from the passion of criticism. "Don't let judgment, criticism, gossip, bitter comments and hatred take over your heart," he urged and added: "Because if your heart is not at peace, you will never be able to see the beauty that exists in the world."

His Eminence ministered at Panagia Kamariani on Sunday morning, during the climax of the festive events, which were organized on the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Theophilist Bishops collaborated with him...