Conversion Needed

God's dream and our commitment to peace and justice are dynamically opposed to the current "prosperity" model that our society exports. Development identified with economic growth does not take into account the majority of the people of the world nor does it lead to justice and peace since it is rooted in the personal violence of greed. The resources on which this prosperity is based are limited and therefore liable, sooner or later, to run out.

God gives us a world with resources abundant enough for everyone's nourishment, shelter and even for sharing. It is by being in harmony with the whole of God's creation that we fulfill our mission as human persons. We are aware of the changes required in our attitudes, life style, habits, skills, organization and priorities without which we cannot help building a society of peace and justice.

On this feast day of St. Paul's Conversion, let us remember that we need a conversion from the "I" on one's own plans to the "We" of harmony in diversity through solidarity, mutuality and dialogue. Wherever we succeed to break down walls of division and prejudice we overcome the forces that lead to death and help create a future of justice, peace and reconciliation with God and with our sisters and brothers ~ and with all of creation.