we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity

“First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity.” (1TM 2: 1-2)

St. Paul shows us the importance of a “life [lived] in all devotion and dignity,” suggesting that “supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings should be offered for all in authority.” To “lead a quiet and tranquil life,” we need to work on it; it doesn’t come without any effort from us.

“Though our Lord Jesus Christ was rich, he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.” (Gospel Acclamation)