Photo from the Mennonite Central Committee website, where regular contributions can be made to help relieve world hunger. |
In an age of increased global awareness, who are our sisters and brothers? Or as someone once asked Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?"
These are pressing questions in light of the unimaginable kinds of suffering millions being experienced in places like Turkey, Syria, Ukraine and in drought stricken parts of Africa.
Buried in a "Digest" section on page 7 of the February 23, 2023, edition of the Washington Post are the following paragraphs from an Associated Press, "Drought trends said to be worse than in 2011":
All of us who profess to be pro-life need to demonstrate a willingness to make major lifestyle changes to help our fellow human beings in situations like these. Claiming a sense of entitlement to a life of privilege in the face of this kind of crisis is no longer acceptable.
Here are some welcome changes we can make for Lent and for life:
1) We can and practice giving extravagantly and joyfully.
2) We can drastically reduce our overconsumption of products and services designed simply for our comfort and convenience.
3) We can reduce the use of fossil fuels that contribute to pollution and climate change.
4) We can urge our nation to stop adding billions to a "defense budget" capable of killing ever more people while people are dying from lack of food and shelter.
What better time than Lent to engage in practices that promote life and well being for all?
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