"A few days ago, I found myself standing on a busy Paris metro trying very hard not to become annoyed, which, for anyone who regularly uses the Paris metro, is already something of a spiritual achievement.
"A heavily pregnant woman had boarded the carriage and was standing in the aisle, anxiously swaying as the train lurched from side to side. Around her sat a collection of apparently healthy adults who seemed suddenly fascinated by their phones, their shoes, the route map, and just about anything else that would prevent them from making eye contact.
"Now, perhaps there were invisible injuries involved. Perhaps every passenger was suffering from a bad back, a twisted knee, or a heroic sports injury. Yet as the journey continued, I found myself wondering whether the issue was not simply a lack of manners but a changing attitude towards sacrifice itself."
In a recent commentary, writer Cerith Gardiner reflected on the concept of sacrifice and its image problem.
To access Ms. Gardiner's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Cerith Gardiner: When did sacrifice become such an unpopular idea? (16 JUN 26)
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