When We Include – Oct. 2, 2019
“Those who are weak have great difficulty finding their place in our society. The image of the ideal human as powerful and capable disenfranchises the old, the sick, the less-abled. For me, society must, by definition, be inclusive of the needs and gifts of all its members. How can we lay claim to making an […]
A Taste of Death – Sept. 30, 2019
This week’s quotes come from Jean Vanier’s book Becoming Human. Vanier was a Canadian Catholic philosopher, theologian, and humanitarian. In 1964, he founded L’Arche, an international organization of communities spread over 37 countries, for people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them. Eighteen years ago, I was required to read this book while living […]
Leadership – Sept. 13, 2019
“The leader is the guardian of unity. He or she must thirst for unity and work for it day and night. For this, the leader must not fear conflict, but rather accept it and strive to be an instrument of reconciliation: the leader must be in contact with all the different elements in the community, […]
The Response – May 24, 2019
“The response to war is to live like brothers and sisters. The response to injustice is to share. The response to despair is a limitless trust and hope. The response to prejudice and hatred is forgiveness. To work for community is to work for humanity. To work for peace is to work for a true […]
