Blessings of peace to all of you, my brothers and sisters in Christ.
We gather today in the light of our Lord Jesus Christ, who calls us to be instruments of His peace, defenders of His truth, and guardians of His divine love. The world around us is wounded—torn by conflict, confused by moral decay, and tempted by the arrogance of human power. Yet, we must never lose hope, for Christ has already conquered sin and death, and through Him, we too can conquer the evils of our age.
The Cry for Peace in the Holy Land
The Holy Land, the very ground where our Savior walked, remains a land of strife. The words of the Psalmist echo through the centuries: "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee." (Psalm 122:6). Today, mediators labor for ceasefire, leaders speak of progress, yet the wounds of war still bleed. What is our duty, as followers of Christ? We must be peacemakers—not only in prayer but in action. We must reject hatred in all its forms, support just solutions, and never grow weary in our pursuit of reconciliation.
Imagine, dear brothers and sisters, a Holy Land where the children of Abraham—Jew, Christian, and Muslim—live not in fear but in fraternity. This is not a dream beyond reach, for with God, all things are possible. But if we remain indifferent, if we allow vengeance to dictate the future, then we risk a world where violence becomes the only language, where the sacred becomes profane, and where the light of peace is extinguished.
The Sanctity of Human Life in an Age of Arrogance
The Lord spoke to Jeremiah, saying, "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee." (Jeremiah 1:5). Every life is sacred, every soul known and loved by God before time began. Yet today, humanity dares to play Creator, seeking to forge life in laboratories, to manipulate the very essence of what it means to be human. This is not progress—it is pride. It is not science—it is sin.
We must defend life, not only in the womb but in every stage, in every condition. A world that discards the weak, that commodifies human dignity, is a world that has forgotten the face of Christ in the poor, the sick, the unborn. But if we stand firm in truth, if we proclaim the Gospel of Life with courage, then we can build a civilization where every person is cherished, where science serves humanity rather than enslaving it.
Moral Decay and the Scandal of the Innocent
Our Lord’s warning is severe: "Whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." (Matthew 18:6). How grievous it is, then, when the innocent are exploited, when trust is betrayed, when evil masquerades as entertainment! The recent reports of mock weddings involving children are not mere crimes—they are blasphemies against the purity Christ commands us to uphold.
The Church herself has not been immune to scandal. Too often, the shepherds have failed the flock, and the world has rightly cried out in anger. But we must not abandon the Church—we must purify her. Every one of us, clergy and laity alike, must demand holiness, accountability, and transparency. We must protect the vulnerable, restore trust, and never allow the sins of the few to overshadow the grace that flows through Christ’s Bride.
A Call to Action—Before It Is Too Late
The world stands at a crossroads. If we choose indifference, if we allow hatred, arrogance, and corruption to prevail, then we will reap a harvest of suffering beyond measure. Wars will multiply, the unborn will be discarded, the innocent will be trampled, and the Church will wither under the weight of her own failings.
But if we choose Christ—if we labor for peace, defend life, uphold purity, and demand holiness—then a new dawn will rise. Imagine hospitals where the sick are treated with love, not euthanized. Imagine laboratories where science serves life, not manipulates it. Imagine a Holy Land where pilgrims walk freely, where the stones cry out in joy rather than sorrow.
This is the world Christ desires. This is the mission He entrusts to us.
Let us rise, then, my brothers and sisters. Let us be the saints of this age, the light in the darkness. The time for complacency is over. The time for courage is now.
Amen.
What can we do?
The world faces deep challenges—conflict, ethical dilemmas, and moral crises—but each of us can contribute to healing and justice in practical ways. Here’s how:
1. For Peace in the Holy Land
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