“Let’s walk together – states the final appeal that was signed yesterday morning by all the participating movement leaders – for an economy at the service of the common good, for the development of the more disadvantaged countries, starting from the African countries, and for fraternity in every area, between different peoples and ethnic groups, serving peace and the unity of the human family”. The basis for such commitments, the appeal points out, is “the culture of sharing” that is born of listening to and practising God’s Word. A concept that was repeated by card. Walter Kasper, president of the Papal Council for the Unity of Christians, who, in a message he sent to the meeting, writes that “the soul of Europe also consists in being a uniting force for our countries and for our neighbours, because Europe should not only look at itself but should also be open to today’s challenges and play, on a global scale, a key role for peace and solidarity. Your contribution – Kesper states, speaking to the ecclesial movements – is for a Europe that is capable of humanity, a Europe of the Spirit that gives a soul to all the human situations, living and witnessing its faith in everyday life”.
© SIR - sept 21 2009
