Welcome back and best wishes for the New Year. I
hope you had a wonderful respite with friends and family, made even sweeter by
the satisfaction of knowing that last year your support of Share Our Strength made the lives of millions of
children better than they were before.
In this time of
ritual, renewal, resolutions, and all kinds of advice, it’s hard to say it
better than Pope Francis did in a new year’s message that specifically called
out the issue of hunger. The Pope spoke of witnessing “men, women and children
fleeing war, hunger and persecution.” He called on people to “overcome the indifference which blocks solidarity,
and to leave behind the false neutrality which prevents sharing".
I tend to follow political leaders more closely that religious leaders.
But I find myself quoting the Pope more often than others because he is one of
the few world leaders who not only cares about what we care about, but also
uses language we use, talking about hunger, the voiceless, indifference, and
sharing. Coverage of the Pope’s remarks can be
found @ http://tinyurl.com/jy4z22n
During 2016 Share Our Strength has the opportunity to turn words into action.
We have the talent, team, strategy and resources to succeed. Let’s make every
moment count. Again, happy New Year, and welcome back.
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