The article highlights the fact that in order to be faithful followers of Christ who would inherit the Kingdom, we must heed the call to attend to the needy in acts of mercy by ensuring access to enough food, improvement of farming techniques and fairer trade policies (Matthew 25:31-46). When we raise our voices and translate the prophetic zeal of our hearts through prayers for our policymakers or legislators, and call on Congress to enact laws or bills or policies for the common good of humanity, then, we are seeking to bring dignity and hope to millions of people through food, relief and development provided in a modest and dignifying manner. Published by PeaceSigns (March 26, 2015). Read more