From childhood this writer had been taught to look down on people of color. The yearning to be free of fear led to a spiritual search and to a radical change in outlook — a real love for all.
Prejudice is not something that happens "over there but not here." We each have a part in the healing of hatred and injustice. Prayer leads us to see the basis for this healing work; it opens our eyes to God's man.
Where does family fit in with our other commitments? Where do we fit in with family? Both questions call for a deeper understanding of God, who is the Father-Mother of all of us.