Let’s talk…

Pope Francis Why Throw RocksPope Francis arrives in the US today, and there is so much chatter and commentary, disagreement and discord, that it might become very easy to miss his – and ultimately God’s – message to us.

Something he said in Cuba on Monday struck me:

“If you are different than me, why don’t we talk?” Francis asked the crowd. “Why do we always throw rocks at that which separates us?”

Some questions for reflection, and please do comment if you wish…

  • How can we find pathways to conversation with those with whom we disagree?
  • How important is it for each of us to be “right?”
  • What is the danger in changing our minds or hearts?
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