Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural; it is man-made, and it can be overcome by the actions of human beings. Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity, it is an act of justice.
You know, in the beginning when the war started, I remember it felt like there was this river of grace, of prayers that were being offered for the people of Ukraine and it felt like we were buoyed up by prayers.
Peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all.
The Creator does not abandon us; he never forsakes his loving plan or repents of having created us. Humanity still has the ability to work together in building our common home.
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