"WE MUST TURN ABOUT"

Since [still more spiritual growth] is a transformational journey, conflict with others is inevitable, and often unavoidable. *** Today, I can view my differences with others, both personal and philosophical, as opportunities to identify and overcome my knee-jerk reactions to the world in which I live. -- Anonymous

To act on such a faith, the politics of eternity demand of us, first, repentance. As individuals and as a nation we must literally turn about. We must turn from our self-righteousness and arrogance and confess that we do that which is evil in the sight of the Lord. We must turn from the substitution of material for spiritual values; we must turn not only from our use of mass violence but from what is worse, our readiness to use this violence whenever it suits our purpose, regardless of the pain it inflicts on others. We must turn about. -- Fr. Richard Rohr, "Daily Meditation," February 21, 2015.

Both of the above quotes are from two different readings of this date. The first reading describes perfectly "the problem," i.e., conflict with others is inevitable, and "the solution," view all conflicts as opportunities to overcome self, specifically, our reactions.

The second reading describes precisely what we need to do in order to live in the solution; i.e., "We must turn about." 

In other words, change our mind...for that, we need God.

Thank you.