beyond its borders. Zimbabwe also has to contribute to the common good of all humanity. Already, many Zimbabweans in 'the diaspora' make important contributions to health and education and business in other countries. Many young people participate in international youth events. As Zimbabweans, we need to contribute as equal and respected members to solutions to problems such as migration, environmental degradation and terrorism that are addressed in groupings like SADC, the African Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations. [10] This vision of The Zimbabwe We Want draws heavily on the resources of Catholic Social Teaching, a treasure that, like the Gospel which inspires it, the Church holds in trust for humanity. We, your Bishops, call on Catholics to read and reflect on The Zimbabwe We Want and on our letters The Cry of the Poor (June 2005) and Let Us Work for the Common Good (January 2011). We call especially on Catholic universities and tertiary institutions to stimulate and sustain a debate about these matters that will guide those we will elect on 30 July 2018 to shape the policies for a Zimbabwe that we all want. Remember the words of Jesus, which he repeats to us in these days: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. The second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself” (Mt. 22:37-39). Let us use this election to fulfil this commandment in all its demands, especially justice and charity. [11] All of this will come to nothing without prayer. We are at a new 'Kairos moment' in the history of Zimbabwe, a moment of grace. We, your Shepherds, ask that parishes, schools, religious communities, universities and colleges make use of the prayer attached below individually and collectively. We call on all priests, religious and faithful; and on all women and men of good will to demonstrate our joint trust and confidence in God and witness to our faith in his Son Jesus Christ our Lord by praying together with us and spreading the message of this pastoral letter. 6

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