Reflection

“A population that does not take care of the elderly and of children and the young has no future, because it abuses both its memory and its promise.” –Pope Francis

Prayer

God of Memory and Promise,

As we strive to create a meaningful future for ourselves, convict us as a society to embody your call to care for each other, especially for those who are too often marginalized, like the young and the elderly. May we transform our perspective so we can see these brothers and sisters as living icons of both our shared memory and the promise of a shared tomorrow. Turn our hearts to desire the common good, so that in caring for all those most vulnerable we will experience the fullness of communion you desire for us, and for which your son gave his life. Amen.

Call to Action

Make an effort to recognize the elderly and the young in my life today. How can I show them the care and belonging they deserve?