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One of the most important things for growth in people and in communities is precisely a dedication to truth, even (and maybe especially) if it hurts.
There is no growth when we live in falsehood and illusion; when we are frightened to let the truth be uncovered and seen by ourselves and by others.
So often we hide our fears, our injustices, our incompetence, our hypocrisy.
We can hide behind religious rules, as did the Pharisees and the Saducees.
We must open ourselves up to the truth and let it be revealed, even if it shows our intrinsic poverty and sinfulness.
And let us cry out to Jesus, the Saviour, who will send us his Spirit and guide us, and forgive us.
Only then can the truth make us free.
Jean Vanier
Community and Growth
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