text: The people of Columbia have suffered a lot from this civil war. It was horrible. But like the people of Rwanda and South Africa (after apartheid), they'll have to start somewhere with their recollections and thoughts of war (and of savagery) as if both sides shared them and have endured them in common. Reconciliation is not impossible. Nelson Mandala was a great reconciler and after spending nearly 3 decades in prison demonstrated that reconciliation and spiritual adjustment is possible. Pope Francis is reminding the Columbians of Jesus' way, that his yoke is light, that reconciliation requires one half the labor hate and revenge require. I hope his message prevails.