Angel Calling
Photo (c) 2016 John M. Kingery
The election is over and regardless of you voted for; we still live in the same country. More importantly we are Christians. We not only worship the Lord at church, we are called to worship through working for justice, caring for the poor and oppressed.
In my heart is the calling and truth – “Be a voice for the poor and the vulnerable” and “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 Corinthians 12:7.
Yes, remember the poor in our communities, nation and the world. The vulnerable are not only the unborn. The vulnerable are the homeless, the refugees, and people of color, Muslims, Native Americans, Hispanics and LGBTQ. We are called to be a voice of truth, justice, love and freedom.
In the spirit of St. Pope John XXIII –
Truth builds peace when we sincerely acknowledge our rights, but also our duties towards others.
Justice builds peace when we respect the rights of others and actually fulfill our duties towards them.
Love builds peace when we feel the needs of others as our own and share what we have with others.
Freedom builds peace when we act according to reason and assume responsibility for our actions.
We are called to see Jesus in everyone. Never confront, but reach out and listen.
Peace, John