July 27. The oldies really got their teeth into this discussion.   “We in our generation seemed to live more just and compassionate lives overall.” “I don’t agree. Look at the atrocities perpetrated in the 2 World Wars.”     “Yet we were also concerned about others, but maybe in narrow kind of way.”  “Environmental issues were not even considered as they are now.”  “I do wonder if those people who are always protesting about ownership of the land are concerned about that, or only about the financial aspect.  Surely making land productive is a matter of justice too. ” 

 Reflect, share, scripture: The word came to Jeremiah from the Lord.  “If you truly amend your ways, truly execute justice one with another, do not oppress the alien, the fatherless or the widow or shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not go after other gods to your own hurt  then I will let you dwell in this place that I gave of old to your fathers for ever.”  Jere 7:1-11   Pope Francis:   Freedom of choice makes it possible to plan our lives and to make the most of our ourselves. Yet if this freedom lacks noble goals or personal discipline it degenerates into an inability to give oneself generously to others. AL 33.  ACTION AND PRAYER.   Consider how well you respect and treasure any property