Compassion: the value that makes us human

Compassion is a central value for our association of chaplains, because it pushes us to treat each person with kindness, sweetness and understanding, without judgment or conviction. Compassion means being sensitive to the suffering of others and being ready to relieve them in any way.

Compassion does not only mean feeling sympathy for others, but also acting to relieve their suffering. This can mean providing emotional support, providing concrete help or simply being present to listen. By acting with compassion for others, we manifest our humanity and our desire to support others in their journey.