A couple of weeks ago, I went on a pilgrimage to Rome, unsure what I was looking for—peace, clarity, maybe both. But as God often does, He surprised me. I met a priest who shared something that cut through the noise of life: no matter what divides us—politics, disagreements, or hurt—we all share the same foundation: our God-given dignity.

His words hit me hard.

It’s too easy to see others only through a lens of differences, forgetting that every person is made in the image and likeness of God.

Pope St. John Paul II reminds us that human dignity is the cornerstone of a full life.

Without it, division spreads, and unity feels impossible.

But when we honor the dignity God has given each of us, transformation begins. Disagreements lose their weight, patience grows, and joy starts to return.

The challenge is simple yet profound: where in your life can you start? Pray for one person you struggle to connect with. Ask God to help you see them as He does.

When we build on the foundation of Christ and His gift of dignity, everything changes—one prayer, one choice, one step at a time.

Let’s begin.