“God is always present in the midst of conflict. That is really good news. God does not go away when people are angry at one another. There is always room for prayer no matter how much anger is in your heart or in the air. But please do not take my word for it, try it for yourself. Try praying for someone who really bothers you.” Br. Jack Crowley finds in the Gospel scene of conflict between Jesus and the "sons of thunder" a hopeful message – and a helpful practice – for all of us struggling with conflict in our relationships.