# No Room for Indifference – Walking in Praise with Pope Francis
*2015-10-21*

> Bill Young reflects on Pope Francis’ call to unite for the common home, urging us to set aside borders and personal possessiveness and to live more communally.

## Pope Francis’ Vision of a United Humanity

Pope Francis reminds us that the era of standing alone is over. He calls us to forget borders and barriers, to set aside the illusion of total autonomy, and to recognize that we are one family sharing a single common home—our Earth. When we glimpse the planet from space, the nations briefly see that we are all one, and that vision should move us toward solidarity rather than division.

## The Danger of Indifference

Indifference toward the environment and toward each other threatens the very home we all depend on. The Pope warns that if we continue to treat the Earth as a private possession, we risk destroying the only home we have. This indifference is not merely ecological; it is also a spiritual neglect of our brothers and sisters who lack the security of fences, doors, and locks.

## Personal Reflection: What Is Truly Mine?

Bill asks listeners to consider: Of all the things I call “mine,” which truly deserve that title? What would I be unwilling to share with another? This question invites us to examine our attachment to material possessions and personal security, and to ask how we might open our lives to greater generosity.

## Prayer for Communal Living

God of creation, we love our fences, our doors, and our locks. Help us remember those who lack the privilege of security and privacy, and guide us to live more communally, sharing what we have for the good of all.

*There is no room for indifference; we must stand united in caring for our common home and each other.*