"What we must do over the next four years, if not easy, is clear."

The first crucial step is admitting that over the past few decades, "we" have offered platitudes and pledges, but have come nowhere near seriously and practically striving to follow Jesus" directive:  "You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come. follow me."

If we are honest, we must confess that we are like the rich young man:                                                      At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions. (Mark 190:21-22)

Francis of Assisi urged his brothers and sisters, "Come, let us b begin, for up until now, we have done little."