Several people in our neighborhood moved in the spring and
the summer. New neighbors are moving in
slowly, and the For Sale signs are coming down.
It can be hard for my family to get to know new neighbors, especially as
we don’t share the predominant faith of our neighborhood, and thus do not see
them as regularly. We have to be
cognizant of that fact and make an extra effort if we want to really get to
know people on our street.
The same goes for new coworkers, though typically one spends
more time with them. Still, we may need
to be more aware of habits we have developed which might put others ill at
ease. In both cases, we need to make an
effort to be friendly and welcoming. It
is usually an adjustment when new people come into our lives, but if we make a
conscious decision to be open to new things, it is beneficial for everyone.
As Catholics, we have a special call to welcome the
stranger. How can you welcome the
“strangers” you encounter in your life?
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