Solidarity

Solidarity- a harmony of interests and responsibilities among individuals in a group, no matter what religion, race, or sex you are.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son,

so that everyone who believes in him might not

perish but might have everlasting life."(John 3:16)

When you think of solidarity, think of God becoming Man and dying on the Cross in solidarity with each and every member of the human race. Learning to practice solidarity means that ‘loving our neighbor’ has global dimensions in a world depending on each other (even when we don’t want to). Solidarity also means that we should welcome strangers by including immigrants seeking work, a safe home, education for their children, and a good life for their families.

In light of the Lord’s encouragement to make peace with our commitment to solidarity with our neighbors home and everywhere. It also states that we seek peace and continue justice in a world corroded by violence and conflict. Decisions should be guided by moral standards and set about doing only as a last suggestion. As Pope Paul VI said: “If you want peace, work for justice!” (World Day of Peace Message, January 1, 1972). God wants us to be his peacemakers. Peace really does makes a difference. If only we all truly learn how to use solidarity, this world would be awesome.

- Dylan