Speaking as a white Catholic, I am convinced that we, as people and as a church, need to examine our consciences and allow God to transform us and move us toward reconciliation for the past and present racism that affects the lives of God's beloved children every day.  With God's compassionate love and care, I believe we can be reconciled for the terrible sins of racism that continue to divide us to this day.  I understand that some white people may prefer to point fingers elsewhere, but reconciliation means listening to God in our own hearts, speaking about the truth that is often hidden in plain sight.