God knew what he was doing

[Sr. Janet]

It was an interesting experience of community, regardless of our
racial and cultural backgrounds.

I am English and white, but it was an Indian who helped me carry two
heavy cases as far as the ticket barrier in the station, an African
who, a few minutes later, picked up the heavier of the two and took it
to the top of a long flight of steps, a Japanese, who then lifted it
on and off my connecting train… This spontaneous kindness came,
unrequested, from complete strangers as we travelled our separate
journeys on the London Underground.

Those who insist on associating with people of one particular skin
colour or racial background are unfortunate. They lose the opportunity
to discover that goodness is everywhere and is independent of
culture.

Courtesy and kindness are treasures that enrich the whole of the human
race. Often they are in short supply. They are to be celebrated
wherever they are found and, when they occur across cultures,
languages and creeds, there are few things that do more to build
bridges and establish a community of understanding.

God knew what he was doing when he made us all different!

God bless,
Sr. Janet