ELECTION DAY THOUGHTS

My friend Tom sent me and essay he wrote regarding the election. Here is an especially insightful excerpt:

"Recently I re-read an observation of Thomas Merton – one he made over 50 years ago and that still applies.   He said, “When the smoke clears and all the bodies are underground, the situation will remain essentially the same: a minority of the wealthy and strong who are in power will exploit all the others for their own ends.  The only influence that can really upset injustice and inequality is the spiritual power that breathes through men and women of deep faith, and through the renewing of participation in the Life that is the Light of all humanity.”

I’m reminded of the passage in 1 Chronicles that says only a change of heart among the people of God will heal their land ... The path to a better world doesn’t take the form of any political ideology.  You and I and the spiritual power that lies within each of us is the path to a more loving, compassionate, generous, just and equitable planet.  May it be so in all of us."

Powerful words. Thank you, Tom.