Probably the newest lesson for me is the concept of solidarity.
What is solidarity?
Solidarity is a principle of Catholic Social Teaching and a Christian virtue articulated by Pope John Paul II which amplifies the concept of the common good and holds that for Christians it is essential to act in favor of the well being of all, particularly those who are most poor and marginalized from political influence. (according to Wikipedia)
Today, I received a message from Catholic Relief Services. There is growing concern for Sudan. CRS is urging faithful Catholics to contact their Senators. Here's a portion of their message:
Take Action Now! Contact your Senators now and urge them to co-sponsor the bipartisan Senate Resolution 404 that supports full implementation of the Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement and efforts to promote peace and stability in Sudan.
Send a message to your Senators now!
Why is action important now? The volatile situation in Sudan – not just in the Darfur region, but also the tenuous peace between the North and South brought about by the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) – is becoming more serious. The country is bracing for national elections in April 2010 and a referendum on whether the South should secede from the North in January 2011. The potential for increased violence, death, and displacement at the hands of a renewed North-South war is real. Therefore, significant steps must be taken to avert such a disaster.
To join with our Catholic community in its ongoing efforts to practice solidarity and bring peace and justice to all people, click here. They have made it easy for you to get the message to your Senators. It's up to you to respond.
Those of you who visit this blog often know that this site does not promote any political party. We are not pro-life because we are conservatives. We are pro-life because we are Catholic. We do not promote social justice and solidarity because we are liberals. We promote social justice and solidarity because we are Catholic. Transcend politics: Be Catholic.
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