Solidarity

What is solidarity? Solidarity is a virtue calling us to recognize that we are all one human family. Also, solidarity shows us that our decisions have consequences that can reach worldwide. Solidarity is a large part of our lives. We could not live without solidarity now.
We need solidarity in our lives today. Solidarity gives us a feeling of unity. That is what we should all strive for. The world shouldn't be separated by our cultural or racial differences. We are all human, so do we need to discriminate against people? We can live out solidarity. We can make a difference.
Solidarity can be lived out by anyone. It can be lived out by you, me, Pope John XXIII, or Matt Harding. Pope John XXIII lived out solidarity by striving for social justice, unity, world peace, and human rights worldwide. Matt Harding lived out solidarity when he created his famous video, which you can view on our blog. No matter where he was, Matt brought people together dancing all over different places in the world.
We don't have to be a pope or travel worldwide to live out solidarity. Anyone can live this Catholic Social Teaching by respecting everyone. God created us all in His image and likeness. We may all be different, but everyone is an equal person in the eyes of the Lord.

Eric M.