The Voice Online - Archive October 2004

October 2004 Edition Archive

I CONFESS TO ALMIGHTY GOD AND TO YOU MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THAT I HAVE:

Taken so much for granted
Shopped till I dropped.
Looked down upon the poor as scroungers and wasters.
Bought carelessly with never a thought for the poor wretches working on slave wages to produce the things I bought
Given little or no money to help the poor of other countries.
Wasted the good things of the earth simply because I was having fun.
Said not a word, while the government of my country made huge profits selling arms and ammunition to brutal dictators.
Used my car needlessly, even though I knew I was wasting fuel others might need.
Grown fat through over-eating and greed.
Never once fasted for a day in solidarity with the hungry of the world
Made no effort to see you in my neighbour.
Failed to inform myself of Justice & Peace issues
Celebrated Harvest Festival simply because it was “nice” and made me feel good.

Photograph: Anthony Donlan, Preston

But I have turned over a new leaf and will now look at the articles:
How wide is your welcome for God? and
A brief look at Justice & Peace Activity across the diocese