Reflections about Compassion
Happy Valentine’s Day
“If there is one notion that is central to all great religions
it is that of 'compassion.' The sacred scriptures of the
Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Jews and Christians all speak
about God as the God of compassion.
In a world in which competition continues to be a dominant mode
of relating among people, be it in politics, sports or economics,
all true believers proclaim compassion, not competition,
as the way of God.”
--Henri Nouwen
Here and Now, page 98
To be with others and be present with them right where they are, to willingly enter into a time of fellowship, even if their times are conflicted – these are the ways that we build paths of peace and justice. When each of us can pause long enough to really hear our neighbor, then compassion will be the greatest good.
I trust you will have a good Valentine’s Day.
--Ben Keckler
02.14.11
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