Blessings of peace to all of you, my brothers and sisters in Christ.
Today, as we gather under the gaze of our merciful Lord, we reflect on the Body and Blood of Christ—Corpus Christi—the sacred mystery that unites us as one people, one Church, one family bound by divine love. Yet, even as we partake in this holy communion, the world outside groans under the weight of division, deception, and despair. The call of Christ is clear: we must not only receive His grace but become instruments of His peace, His truth, and His justice in a fractured world.
The Cry for Peace in a World at War
In the shadow of rising conflicts—whether in the skies over Tehran or the streets of Gaza—we hear the anguished question: "Where is this leading?" The words of our Savior echo in response: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9). But peace is not a passive hope; it is a divine mandate that demands our courage.
Imagine, dear brothers and sisters, a world where nations lay down their arms, where dialogue triumphs over destruction, where the children of Abraham—Jews, Christians, and Muslims—embrace as brothers rather than enemies. This is not a naive dream but the Kingdom of God breaking into our time. Yet if we remain silent, if we turn away from the suffering of the innocent, then the fires of war will consume not only lands but souls. The choice is ours: to build bridges or to watch as the world burns.
The Scourge of Falsehood and Moral Decay
In a world where a man dares to perform root canals after reading online instructions, where deception is normalized, we must ask: What have we become? The Eighth Commandment thunders across the ages: "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor." (Exodus 20:16). Lies do not merely distort facts—they erode trust, the very foundation of society.
Yet Christ offers us a better way—the way of integrity, of truth spoken in love. Imagine a world where media speaks with honesty, where leaders govern with transparency, where every word is a bond of trust. But if we tolerate deceit, if we allow falsehood to fester, then we will wake in a world where no one can believe even their own eyes. The abyss of moral chaos awaits those who do not stand for truth.
The Call to Justice and Compassion
When the hungry are gunned down while seeking bread, when the poor are crushed under the wheels of indifference, the words of Proverbs cry out: "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute." (Proverbs 31:8-9). The Gospel is not a quiet whisper but a roar of justice—a demand that we see Christ in the starving, the refugee, the forgotten.
Imagine a world where no child dies of hunger, where no mother weeps over the body of her son slain by war or neglect. This is the world Christ died to make possible. But if we harden our hearts, if we turn away from the suffering of our brothers and sisters, then we will answer before God for our silence. The judgment will be severe for those who had bread but withheld it, who had power but did not protect the weak.
The Church’s Mission in a Divided World
And yet, even as we labor for peace, truth, and justice, we must acknowledge a wound within our own Church—the scandal of division, where factions quarrel while souls drift from the faith. Unity is not optional; it is the mark of Christ’s disciples. Let us put aside petty disputes and work as one body, for the world will not believe in our Gospel if we are at war with ourselves.
The Choice Before Us
The hour is urgent, my brothers and sisters. The path to a brighter world is open—but so is the road to ruin. If we act with courage, if we love without reserve, if we stand as beacons of Christ’s light, then wars will cease, truth will prevail, and justice will roll down like waters. But if we do nothing, if we hide in comfort while the world suffers, then darkness will deepen until even the stars seem to withdraw from the sky.
The time for half-hearted faith is over. The Lord demands everything—your voice for the voiceless, your hands for the wounded, your heart for the broken. Let us go forth, then, not as passive observers but as soldiers of mercy, builders of peace, and witnesses of truth.
For the sake of the world, for the glory of God, let us rise.
Amen.
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