Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice for they will be filled[1] Advocating justice for all is virtuous activity, it transforms our society. Constantly promoting fairness, for the neglected and canceled, slakes the soul’s pursuit of accord. To serve the whole community, not only promotes common good, it aligns with the greater good.Continue reading “Righteous”
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Persecuted
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven[1] Abandoned and marginalized, it’s difficult to bear bias, harder to endure injustice to suffer inequality. Thus, disregarded by blind eyes, marginalized, and abandoned the consigned, to the dung heap, hope for delayed gratification. Uprightness demands commitment, truth always asksContinue reading “Persecuted”
Peacemaker
Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God[1] Peace does not deliver justice… to make peace involves everyone’s sacrifice for the common good. Pacificism deescalates, submits right action as good will, and thus, promotes freedom from strife. Communion asks all get along – simply dwell non-competitively as neighbors not adversaries. ReconciliationContinue reading “Peacemaker”
Be the Change
“Let us change our lives, our minds and our hearts. Let us turn our affections from wrongdoing to God.” [i] To talk the talk, I must walk the walk To be transforming, I must embrace being transformed. Believe what I say, because it matches what I do. I empower when I transform, indeed when IContinue reading “Be the Change”
Helper (Psalm 72)
Endow our leaders with your justice, O God, our children with your righteousness. Judge your people in righteousness, and give the weak and vulnerable justice. Bestow on us the majesty of the mountains, and the fruition of the orchards. Defend the sick and wounded, and help our needy children Her radianceContinue reading “Helper (Psalm 72)”
Fierce
She is above the law and does not wear a badge. she is beyond the rule and does not need a shield. With wide open eyes, she mocks blind justice. With wide open arms, she gives peace and mercy. Without empty threats, she feels my pain with me. Without leaving a scar, sheContinue reading “Fierce”
Empathy
Justice speaks the truth Justice is blind with ears covered Mercy is shocked with mouth covered Justice gives nothing and takes it all. Mercy takes nothing and gives it all. Mercy listens with respect and convenes with a fiat Justice will not hear of it and adjourns with a quid pro quoContinue reading “Empathy”
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