Open Wide Our Hearts - Section: Open Wide Our Hearts: Working in Our Churches, Changing Structures, Conversion of All, Our Commitment to Life, Going Forward (pp. 27-31, par. 54-60)

1. What surprises or touches you in this section of the bishops’ pastoral?  
2. How do I see myself and my community contributing to fostering greater inclusion in my ministry / community / country going forward? 
3. How does racial equality factor into the synodal process?

SUGGESTED ACTION
Continue to read and educate yourself about racial equity and how to become an ally to our black sisters and brothers. Use the list of resources to find a book, article or video that will be part of your ongoing education.
Pray this prayer to end racism.

OTHER RESOURCES
What does it mean to be Black and Catholic?
Sr. Thea Bowman (5 min.)
How the Church Can Combat Racism and White Privilege
Fr. Bryan Massingale, SJ (25 min.) 
How to Talk to Kids about Racism 
Ibram Kendi (6 min)