Imagine a homeless person living on the streets, struggling daily to survive with no shelter, food, or support. One day, an incredibly generous and compassionate stranger notices his plight and decides to help him. This benefactor provides the homeless man with a marvelous house, groceries, new clothes, and financial security. The homeless individual is given a fresh start, enabling him to pursue any dream or aspiration he desires.
Christ is indeed the one who brings peace. Nevertheless, there is another side to his nature. He is a “man of war” who will wage war against evil and finally secure peace throughout the whole world.
In the annals of world history, there were figures whose names became synonymous with hope and liberation. Their actions resonated with a people’s collective yearning for freedom. Giuseppe Garibaldi, a valiant leader of the Italian Risorgimento, was one such beacon for a nation yearning to be delivered from its political fetters. During Italy’s darkest hours, Garibaldi’s name was whispered over and again as a promise of salvation, an assurance that their captivity was soon to be ended. The rallying cry, “Garibaldi is coming!” was echoed across the land, bringing with it the prospect of a brighter, united Italy.