Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord and marks the annual Day of Prayer for Justice and Peace.

Each year, this day invites us to reflect on the deep human longing for peace and to recognise that true peace begins not with systems or structures, but with the conversion of the human heart.

At Mass today, parishes across Scotland will hear about the work of Justice & Peace Scotland, a commission of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, which supports prayer, education, and reflection on issues of peace, human dignity, and care for creation, rooted in the Gospel and Catholic social teaching.

As we begin a new year, we are invited to pray for peace in our world, in our communities, and within our own hearts.