"Salamu Aleykum."  Muslims share this greeting countless times a day, a greeting similar to its language cousin, "Shalom A'lechem" used by Israelis to welcome others.  Both mean "peace be upon you."  But few regions of the world seem further away from real peace than the Middle East.  Nonetheless, we remember the words of our Lord, "Blessed are the peacemakers."  We realize there is much to learn -- from language to culture to history to religion to politics -- if we are to be true peacemakers.  And in learning we are reminded that peace only comes with sacrifice and engagement, not with mere words or cheap grace.