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the centre and which then ends by being caught
up in a web of obsessions and procedures. If
something should rightly disturb us and trouble
our consciences, it is the fact that so many of
our brothers and sisters are living without the
strength, light and consolation born of friend-
ship with Jesus Christ, without a community of
faith to support them, without meaning and a
goal in life. More than by fear of going astray,
my hope is that we will be moved by the fear of
remaining shut up within structures which give
us a false sense of security, within rules which
make us harsh judges, within habits which make
us feel safe, while at our door people are starving
and Jesus does not tire of saying to us: âGive
them something to eatâ (
Mk
6:37).
