To the Diocese of Hawaiʻi Aloha, I write to urge all Episcopalians in the Diocese of Hawaiʻi to act regarding the humanitarian crisis in Central America that has displaced millions and forced tens of thousands of children to flee their homes and travel to the United States. The Episcopal Public Policy Network has offered us a way to contact our elected leaders urging support for a proportionate and humane response to the needs of Central American children. Please go to the following link: advocacy.episcopalchurch.org/episcopal/app/write-a-letter?0&engagementId=53943 Fill out the form and let our governmental leaders know of the need for a compassionate response. I have already done so. I often quote the Gospel according to Matthew. I find moral grounding in the vision of the disciple’s life presented in this Gospel. In Matthew 25, the basic Christian behaviorial model is shared: Jesus said, Then the king will say to those on his right, Come, you who will receive good things from my Father. Inherit the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world began. I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked and you gave me clothes to wear. I was sick and you took care of me. I was in prison and you visited me. Then those who are righteous will reply to him, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? When did we see you as a stranger and welcome you, or naked and give you clothes to wear? When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? Then the king will reply to them, I assure you that when you have done it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you have done it for me. (Matthew 25:34-40) How we respond to these children in crisis will define us as a people. Bishop James Mathes has shared his reflection on how we must respond to these children without fear. I commend his “No outrunning fear — a spiritual perspective on border crisis” at utsandiego/news/2014/jul/11/border-protests-spiritual-view/ With my prayers for the children, +Bob The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick Bishop The Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii
Posted on: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:29:08 +0000
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