The Word of God speaks to us about the true nature of our freedom. It is not a freedom from all restraint, but a freedom for a glorious purpose—a freedom that finds its ultimate expression in loving service and vigilant stewardship.
“I sometimes feel inadequate in preaching,” Catechist Margarita Daw Tar shared, “but I am encouraged and inspired by others’ dedication. Their example helps me overcome weakness and discouragement.”
Bishop Maurice Nyunt Wai explicitly connected this theological concept to the honoree, stating, “Bishop Alexander Cardot, a true disciple of Christ, came to Myanmar to build a bridge. By coming to Myanmar from France to serve as a missionary, he built a bridge between the East and the West.”
The power of God’s grace in Christ is infinitely greater than the power of Adam’s sin.
The rich fool’s sin was not his wealth, but his practical atheism. He lived as if God did not exist.
The Myanmar Cardinal encouraged everyone to live in communion with the Lord, following Carlo Acutis’ example of holiness, prayer, and joy.
Bishop Henry Eikhlein reminded those gathered that the Holy Spirit is the “main agent of the retreat.”
Cardinal Bo emphasized a message of universal fraternity. “All may differ in beliefs or nationalities, but we are all members of one family,” he stated.
We grow tired in prayer, we feel the relentless pressure of the world, and we can become discouraged in our mission. The divine sustenance offered to us in the midst of the battle. They are the sustaining pillars of a faithful life: persevering prayer, faithful Scripture, and the support of our community.
Archbishop Basilio Athai underscored the mission's core, saying, “Love is not measured by greatness or smallness. The more love you give, the more it grows; the more you receive, the more it fills your life.”
