Blessings of peace, mercy, and the love of Christ to all of you, my brothers and sisters.
Today, we gather under the gaze of the Lord, who sees the suffering of His children and calls us—each one of us—to be His hands and feet in a world torn by violence, hunger, and oppression. The cries of the afflicted rise to heaven, and we must ask ourselves: Do we hear them? And more importantly—do we act?
The Scourge of Hunger and the Call to Mercy
In Gaza, the shadow of starvation looms over innocent men, women, and children. The words of our Lord in Matthew 25 echo with piercing urgency: "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink." These are not mere words—they are a divine command. When we see our brothers and sisters deprived of bread, of medicine, of shelter, we are witnessing Christ Himself in agony.
The world has the means to feed the hungry, yet political strife and indifference stand in the way. Let us not be among those who turn away. Let us demand justice, let us support those who labor to bring aid, and let us pray—not as passive observers, but as warriors of mercy. For if we do not act, the famine will spread, not only in body but in spirit, as despair consumes the hearts of the forgotten.
The Blood of the Faithful Cries Out
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the blood of believers has been spilled. Armed men, blinded by hatred, stormed a place of prayer, slaughtering those who sought the Lord in the quiet of the night. Christ warned us: "They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God."
This is not only an attack on a church—it is an attack on the very fabric of human dignity. When faith is met with violence, when worship is answered with bloodshed, we must raise our voices. We must stand with our persecuted brothers and sisters, not only in prayer but in action—demanding protection, demanding justice, refusing to let their suffering be ignored.
The Sin of Silence in the Face of Oppression
In Cameroon, a leader who sought to challenge injustice has been silenced. The words of Proverbs 31 ring out like a trumpet call: "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute." When power is abused, when voices are crushed, when elections are stolen—what do we do? Do we look away, or do we raise our voices for truth?
The Church cannot remain silent in the face of tyranny. We are called to be a light in the darkness, a voice for the voiceless. If we do not speak, who will?
A Crisis Within Our Own House
Yet even as we look outward, we must also look inward. One of the great wounds in the Church today is the scandal of division—among believers, among leaders, among nations. Too often, we allow politics, pride, and personal ambition to fracture the Body of Christ. This is not the way of the Gospel. If we are to heal the world, we must first heal our own divisions, returning to the unity that Christ prayed for: "That they may all be one."
The Choice Before Us
My dear brothers and sisters, we stand at a crossroads. If we choose indifference, the world will descend deeper into chaos—hunger will spread, violence will multiply, and tyranny will flourish. But if we choose love, if we choose courage, if we choose to act—then, with Christ’s grace, we can build a world where no child starves, where no worshiper fears the sword, where no voice is silenced by oppression.
This is not a dream—it is a calling. And it begins with you. Will you be the hands that feed the hungry? Will you be the voice that defends the oppressed? Will you be the heart that refuses to let hatred divide the Church?
The time for action is now. The Lord is calling. Let us answer.
Amen.
What can we do?
The world is facing deep suffering—humanitarian crises, violence, and oppression—but we are not powerless. Even small, daily actions can contribute to healing and justice. Here’s how we can make a difference:
1. Support Humanitarian Relief in Gaza
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