Q&A

WHAT ARE WAYS TO LIVE COMPASSIONATELY EVERY DAY?

“Living compassionately every day, especially during the war, means remembering that each person has her or his own story. It’s important to remember even without the war, but when you live under constant stress (doesn’t matter whether you stayed in Ukraine, left, or left and came back), emotions tend to run wild. The world, however, hasn’t turned black and white overnight and still has (for better or for worse, depending on the situation) gray areas. So yes, for me right now, one of the most difficult yet vital things about living compassionately is remembering that each person has a story.”

- Zee Gimon, Ukraine

(read about ministries in Ukraine on page 22)

“Listening to others carefully without prejudice helps us recognize others' struggles while we suffer together and find ways to alleviate the pain. Compassion means suffering together; God commanded us to love others as we love ourselves, and taking care of others shows God's love through me.”

- Marlen Soria, Panama

(read about child development in Mesoamerica on page 5)

“Compassion is an action word—what you do. If you want your neighbor and your neighborhood be transformed then get involved. Compassion is doing it the Jesus way: slowly, quietly, and daily."

- Stephen Gualberto, the Philippines

(read more from the Philippines on page 13)