March 24. “My father, If the prophet had commanded you to do some great thing, would you not have done it?” Abel had done research into the history of Human Rights Day in South Africa, the tragic incident in our history way back in 1960 when many innocent marchers, during a peaceful protest, were killed and wounded by police.  He asked, “How often since then have more innocent people been killed, families deprived of their loved ones and livehoods destroyed. Have those who are guilty been held responsible? This year it is 30 years since  the adoption of the Constitution, which is meant to guarantee the rights and freedoms of all citizens, and the same question must  be asked with urgency. Who is responsible for the wellbeing of another, if not each and every citizen together with our leaders?  The late Anglican Archbishop Tutu said, “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”             

Reflect, share and act. Scripture: Elisha sent a messenger to Naaman, the leper, saying “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times.” But Naaman was angry and said, “I thought he himself would come out to me.” So he went away in a rage. But his servant said, “My father, if the prophet had commanded you to do some great thing, would you not have done it?” So Naaman went and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times and his flesh was restored like that of a little child and he was clean. 2 Kings 5:1-15.   Pope Francis:   The Covid-19 pandemic unexpectedly erupted, exposing our false securities.  It is my desire that in this time, by acknowledging the dignity of each human person we can contribute to the rebirth of a universal sense of fraternity, brotherhood between all men and women. Let us dream as a single human family each with his or her own voice. FT8. JUBILEE.  Inclusive attention should also be given to all those in particularly difficult situations, who experience their own weaknesses and limitations, especially those affected by illnesses or disabilities that severely restrict their personal independence and freedom. Care given to them is a hymn to human dignity, a song of hope that calls for the choral participation of society as a whole.  SNC 11. Choose an act of love and sacrifice from the list, also published at www.marfam.org.za