Charity alone, however, it only part of Ezekiel's vision of church. We must go deeper to forge vibrant, healthy, and abundant new life. We must ask more questions. This is the work of justice. While charity deals with immediate needs, justice addresses long-term conditions, promoting social change in institutions, policies and systems.
Justice is public, political, and oriented to collective action for change.
It directs us toward the causes of social injustice. This is exciting, yet sometimes controversial. Guided by Ezekiel, the Basilica has a tremendous challenge and responsibility to move out into our community to nurture abundant new life. Consider the possibilities. Here is our growing edge, our growing power.