The 40 Day Journey
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6
“Feeding one another, and offering children a healthy path to grow in body and spirit, is an act of the greatest love and respect for humanity. Caring for the land is an act of the greatest love and respect for the planet that nourishes us.” – Alice Waters
“If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.” – Saint Augustine
Questions for Reflection
In the recent 40 Days for Food Justice project posts, we read about youth learning about poverty and hunger and about parents teaching their children to make good food choices. As we sit with the stories and the perspectives that have been shared, reflect on the following questions:
1. What lessons do you want your children/ youth to know about food and food justice?
2. How might our communities and our world be different if we instill food justice values in our children?
3. How might our children’s lives be different if we foster food justice values in them?
Food Justice Challenge
This week, talk to your children or to some of the young people of your church about one aspect of food justice.
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