Can compassion heal our world’s divides, or is it just a dream? Reflecting on my conversation last week with Magdalene, whose quiet passion for the Charter for Compassion radiates warmth, got me thinking. Her gentle way sparks hope that compassion—acting, not just feeling—could bridge our gaps.

Magdalene’s story of marrying her husband despite prejudice makes me ponder today’s clashes—how do we balance compassion for people with cultural differences that test our laws? Can shared values unite us when lives feel worlds apart? Yet, in simple chats at a parish meeting, I find connection.

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