Society Hates Mercy · Ephesians 6 Ministry

Society Hates Mercy

I have a twin brother. Much to the displeasure of our parents, we would do as all siblings do. We would poke and prod one another, wanting to get a rise out of one another. While immature, we craved one another's reaction. Society is the same way, wishing to see the flock of Christ riled up to the point of agitation when provoked, and then being the first one to point the finger.

In a recent address by Pope Leo, he told the Jubilee for Legal Professionals, “Striving for justice, therefore, requires being able to love it as a reality that can only be achieved through constant attention, radical disinterest, and assiduous discernment."

This is the antithesis to the plan that Satan and an apathetic society have for God's kingdom; they elicit a response. As we heard today in Church, "Man cannot serve God and mammon." We are not called to enact the "justice" of the world, but justice as put forth by Christ. It is radical and opposing to our human nature, and while righteous indignation is allowed, it's what we do with this anger that will define us. As Fr. Fleming said this week, we are all called to live courageously.

As an action from this, consider saying an Our Father for those in places of power and justice throughout the world.

If you're interested in reading more about the Pope's message, feel free to visit the link below:

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/266689/forgiveness-is-fundamental-to-justice-pope-leo-xiv-tells-legal-professionals-at-jubilee-of-justice

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