Blessings of peace, mercy, and the love of Christ to all of you, my brothers and sisters in faith.
We gather today under the gaze of the Lord, who in His infinite wisdom calls us to witness both the suffering of our world and the boundless hope of His redemption. The Transfiguration of the Lord reminds us that even in the darkest valleys, the light of Christ shines forth—transforming, renewing, and calling us to action. Yet today, we stand at a crossroads: will we be the hands of Christ in this broken world, or will we turn away, allowing despair to claim yet more souls?
The Cry of the Hungry
In Sudan, the city of El-Fasher withers under siege, its people starving, forgotten by the world. The words of our Lord echo through the ages: "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat." (Matthew 25:35). How many of us hear this cry and respond? How many of us, in our comfort, forget that Christ Himself suffers in the emaciated bodies of the starving?
Imagine, dear brothers and sisters, a world where no child goes to bed hungry. A world where the Church—where we—rise as a mighty force of mercy, breaking the chains of indifference. Food is not scarce; greed is. If we act, if we give, if we demand justice, then the Kingdom of God will manifest in the hands that feed the hungry. But if we remain silent, if we look away, then we will answer before the throne of the Almighty for the lives lost to our apathy.
The Scourge of Exploitation
And what of the innocent? In Kenya, children—children—are ensnared in the horrors of the sex trade. The words of Christ burn with righteous fury: "Whoever causes one of these little ones to sin… it would be better for a millstone to be tied around his neck and for him to be cast into the sea." (Matthew 18:6).
Who will defend them? Who will be their voice? The Church must rise as a shield for the defenseless. We must demand laws that protect, we must support those who rescue, we must pray—yes—but we must also act. For if we do not, then we are complicit in their suffering. The blood of these children will stain the hands of a world that knew and did nothing.
The Need for Moral Leadership
The passing of Romania’s first post-communist leader reminds us that justice delayed is justice denied. "When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers." (Proverbs 21:15). How many leaders today rule without righteousness? How many institutions—even within our own Church—fail to uphold the moral courage demanded by Christ?
Corruption, scandal, cowardice—these are the cancers that weaken the Body of Christ. We must cleanse our own house, demand transparency, and hold leaders accountable. The world watches us, and if we preach justice but practice hypocrisy, then we drive souls away from salvation.
A Call to the Faithful
One of the great wounds of the Church today is the loss of trust—trust eroded by sin, by silence, by failure to stand boldly for truth. I call upon every one of you: be the light in the darkness. Give to the starving. Protect the innocent. Demand justice from those in power. And above all, live as true disciples of Christ—uncompromising in love, relentless in mercy, fearless in truth.
For if we do not act, then the world will descend further into chaos. Wars will multiply, children will perish, and the cries of the oppressed will rise to heaven—and God will ask us: Where were you?
But if we rise—if we labor with Christ—then a new dawn will break. The hungry will be fed. The exploited will be freed. The corrupt will fall. And the Church will shine as a beacon of hope for all humanity.
The choice is ours. The time is now. Let us not fail our Lord.
Amen.
What can we do?
The world’s suffering can feel overwhelming, but each of us has the power to make a difference—starting right where we are. Here’s how we can act in practical, meaningful ways:
1. Alleviate Hunger and Humanitarian Suffering
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