25 October.   At a community gathering of the two parishes the subject of elections came up.  “How much of a ‘give them another chance’ mentality came into the outcome I wonder?” “At what stage does decisive action or the need for change really make people sit up and take notice?”  “But even at home, don’t we have the attitude of, ‘it’s always been done like that, even though there is pressure usually from younger ones to make changes?’” “I don’t agree. We young people have many things we want to see changed. Like school rules about hair!!”  

Reflect, share, act. Scripture:   “Cut it down, why should it use up the ground.””Let it alone this year till I dig and put on manure.  If it bears fruit next year, well and good. If not you can cut it down.”   From Luke 13:1-9.   Pope FRANCIS : Anyone who makes a mistake must pay the price.  However this is just the beginning of conversion, not its end, because one begins to feel the tenderness and mercy of God.   MV 21,  JUBILEE:  . I encourage bishops to take advantage of their precious ministry as Missionaries of Mercy, especially by sending them wherever hope is sorely tested: to prisons, hospitals, and places where people’s dignity is violated, poverty abounds and social decay is prevalent. In this Jubilee Year, may no one be deprived of the opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness and consolation  SNC.  23  Act and Pray for the needs of families and our calling to become true missionary disciples.