 |
| The Arch ! |
 |
| Catholico Numero Uno ! |
Speaking before 3 million people on Copacabana Beach the Pope "urged young people to become disciples to the "fringes of society".
"Dear young friends, you have a particular sensitivity towards injustice, but you are often disappointed by facts that speak of corruption on the part of people who put their own interests before the common good."
"Do not allow your hope to be extinguished. Situations can change, people can change. Be the first to seek to bring good. Do not grow accustomed to evil, but defeat it."
Certainly the Pope is calling out to young people, but isn't he calling out to credit unions too? And to...
... you and me?
Isn't that what credit unions do?
...or are supposed to do in the financial realm?
5 comments:
In 1986 the United States Catholic Bishops caused a Pastoral Letter on Catholic Social Teaching and the U.S. Economy. It was a 90 page document that outlined the importance and how to's to achieve “Economic Justice for All”. Obviously the Bishops felt there was a need for this statement and in producing it gave a blueprint for achieving its title. A decade after its publication the Bishops once again reviewed the content and summarized its message in 5 basic points.
1. The economy exists to serve the human person, not the other way around.
2. Economic life should be shaped by moral principles and ethical norms.
3. Economic choices should be measured by whether they enhance or threaten human life, human dignity and human rights.
4. A fundamental concern must be support for the family and the well being of children.
5. Finally the moral measure of any economy is how the weakest are faring.
Credit Unions, it would seem, should embrace these principles and find ways to help achieve those points. We cant just say “Unite for good” or whatever the message from CUNA is and believe we have somehow fulfilled our destiny. Talk the talk means nothing if you don't Walk the walk. Credit Union leadership (real credit unions) require us to accept, adopt and implement those 5 points if we are to achieve our destiny.
It has never been about how the mirror reflects your outside, because very seldom does it clearly match who your actually are! Modern credit unions in many cases are not what they present themselves. Not holding my breathe for modern credit unions to effectively address the payday lending problems.
The Bishops certainly have a better, clearer, more inspiring "marketing plan" than..."Unite for GOOF"!
Both the Anglican and Catholic Churches have new leaders - purposed and principled...what a breath of fresh air.
Perhaps credit unions should also rediscover the value of hope...
Bishops don't practice what they preach, Credit union CEO do walk the talk, and CUNA is busy uniting nothing for good or any other purpose.
Guess I am just going to buy some banks stock? At least I know who I am dealing with.
Tell Jesus to get off the Cross the credit union community needs the wood. After all we are doing the good Lord's work. Instead of charging some $30 bank fee bordering on extortion we only charge $29 and call it Courtesy Pay to cover the bouncing checks of the underserved. And we take comfort in that and sleep well at night. Remember JESUS SAVES & MOSES INVESTS!
Post a Comment