KEEP IN MIND that as we weep with those who weep, as we suffer with those who suffer, we ask God for the wisdom and guidance necessary we need as a people to advance a culture of life and respect for the human person.  We must not be afraid to review all laws and policies asking two questions:  Can we do better in promoting the common good of all the people?  Can we improve the way we respect, honor and protect all persons in our society?  We must open our minds and hearts and be willing to change our way of thinking so as to be more in accord with the way of God.  Jesus called this change of heart “conversion.” Bishop Stephen Blaire