February 26, 2026
Our Common Humanity
Ecstatic living entails a constant willingness to leave the safe, secure, familiar place, and to reach out to others, even when that involves risking one’s own security. On an international scale, this means a foreign policy that goes far beyond the question “How can our nation survive?” It would be a policy primarily concerned with the survival of humanity and willing to make national sacrifices. It would be a policy which realizes that idolizing the security of the nation endangers the whole of humanity. It would be a policy which places being human before being American, Russian, Cuban, Nicaraguan, or Mexican. In short, it would be a policy that seeks to liberate nations from their mutual fear and offers ways to celebrate our common humanity.
“Let mutual affection continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.”
- Hebrews 13: 1, 2
Reflection Question: Where in my life am I called to leave the familiar and take risks for the sake of others’ well-being, even at the cost of my own comfort or security?
