Armor
Friday’s reflection from
the ISN refers to armor as a means of protection. We can look at armor and
shields from a variety of perspectives. Usually when I think of armor, I think
of protecting myself. But armor and protection comes in many forms that can
sometimes serve others too.
As soon as I opened
Friday’s email, the first thing that came to mind was wearing a mask during the
pandemic. We wear masks to first protect those around us. Wearing masks is
armor for our brothers and sisters.
When we look at the plagues
of racial and social injustice, though, it brings into question how we can
protect our neighbors who are not physically nearby. What sources of armor and
shield can we find to show our love for them?
I found the ISN’s
reflection to be beneficial because it also helped me to reflect on the times
when I put up my own armor and shield instead of working alongside and for
others. Sometimes the burden of hearing about pain and suffering that
individuals face on a daily basis seems like too much to handle. But if I do my
part each day to preserve the respect and dignity of one of God’s children,
then that alone will help to lessen the burdens that I hear and know about. As
Mother Teresa said, “We cannot all do great things. But we can do small things
with great love.”
Kristen S.
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