February : Respect

“For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them.”   (1 Cor  9: 19)

God wants us to treat all people with the respect they deserve.  A respectful person…

*Has a confident, positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others

*Honours the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others

*Values and honours the important role of family in society            

*Values the environment and uses resources wisely

*Honours the faith traditions, world religions and life journeys of all people of good will