Deacon Art, Part 2, on MLK (VIDEO)
I've been reading "Pope Francis LIFE, My Story Through History." It has taken me a bit to get into it, but the more I read, the more interesting it becomes. True to the title, his book weaves historical moments with his life experiences.
One of those historical moments was the Berlin Wall coming down. He had this to say:
"But walls are not just physical: when we're not at peace with someone, a wall comes between us. How beautiful the world would be if there were bridges instead of barriers . . . . Wherever there are walls . . . we see the proliferation of mafias, ,criminal behavior, dishonest scoundrels exploiting people's weakness and subjecting them to fear and loneliness. We are Christians! So we must love our neighbors unconditionally, without borders, without limits of any kind, going beyond the walls of selfishness and personal or national interests. It is necessary to break the barriers of ideology, which amplify hate and intolerance."
Challenging words? Maybe, but who said Christianity would be easy?
Where in your own life do you need to open a border so as to become more selfless and loving?
Janet Cassidy
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