Blessings of peace to all of you, my brothers and sisters in Christ, on this holy Sunday, as we gather to reflect on the state of our world and the calling of every Christian soul to be a light in the darkness.
Today, as we celebrate Trinity Sunday, we are reminded of the perfect unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—a unity that stands in stark contrast to the divisions tearing apart our world. We see violence and war spreading like a plague, political hatred turning neighbor against neighbor, and moral corruption rotting the foundations of society. Yet, we must not despair, for Christ has already conquered sin and death, and through Him, we too can be instruments of His peace.
The Scourge of Violence and War
The words of our Lord in the Gospel of Matthew ring with urgency today: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9). Yet, what do we see in our world? Nations rise against nations, missiles fly in the night, and the specter of greater conflict looms over the Middle East and beyond. The worst-case scenarios—escalation, devastation, untold suffering—are not mere possibilities; they are warnings. If we do not act, if we do not pray, if we do not demand peace, then we will inherit a world drenched in blood.
But imagine, dear brothers and sisters, a world where Christians stand firm in their calling to be peacemakers. Imagine leaders guided not by vengeance but by justice tempered with mercy, where diplomacy triumphs over destruction. This is not a fantasy—it is the Kingdom of God breaking into our broken world. We must be the ones who refuse to let hatred dictate our future.
The Poison of Political Violence
The Book of Proverbs warns us of what the Lord detests—"hands that shed innocent blood… a person who stirs up conflict in the community." (Proverbs 6:16-19). And yet, we see political violence spreading, not just in distant lands but even here, where leaders are hunted, where words of division become bullets and blades. When politics becomes a battlefield, democracy itself bleeds.
But what if, instead of fueling division, we became healers? What if we refused to let anger rule our hearts and instead sought reconciliation? The Church must be a voice of reason in this storm, calling for dialogue, not destruction. The alternative is unthinkable—a world where no one is safe, where trust is dead, and where the very fabric of society unravels.
The Rot of Moral Corruption
St. Paul’s warning to Timothy echoes through the ages: "The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." (1 Timothy 6:10). We see it in scandals that shake governments, in greed that blinds leaders to justice, in the exploitation of the weak for the gain of the powerful. Corruption is not just a crime; it is a sin that poisons nations.
Yet, imagine a world where integrity is prized above wealth, where leaders serve rather than steal, where the Church herself stands untainted by scandal. This is possible—but only if we demand holiness from ourselves and from those in power.
The Church’s Challenge and Our Call to Action
But let us not speak only of the world’s sins while ignoring our own. One of the great struggles of the Church today is the crisis of faith among the baptized—so many who bear the name of Christ but live as though He does not matter. We must rekindle the fire of discipleship! We must be saints in the world, not merely spectators of its decay.
The hour is urgent. If we do not act—if we do not pray, sacrifice, and work for justice—then the darkness will deepen. Wars will spread, hatred will consume, corruption will strangle hope. But if we rise, if we become the peacemakers, the healers, the righteous, then Christ’s light will shine through us, and the world will be transformed.
So I call upon you, my brothers and sisters: Do not wait for others to act. Be the peacemaker in your family, in your community. Demand integrity from leaders. Reject hatred in all its forms. Live as though the Kingdom of God depends on you—because, in truth, it does.
Let us leave this place today not as passive believers but as soldiers of mercy, builders of peace, and witnesses to the truth. The world is waiting for the Gospel—not just in words, but in our lives.
Amen.
What can we do?
The world is troubled by violence, political strife, and moral decay, but each of us has the power to make a difference through small, intentional actions in our daily lives. Here’s how:
Violence and War
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