“In the face of despair, he must remind his people that God’s justice and peace will prevail, even if we do not yet see it and bishop must also be a “beacon of hope”, inspiring his people to look beyond their suffering to the future that God is preparing,” His Eminence Charles Cardinal Bo insisted.
“Dear parents, please give the inheritance of faith to your children. Hand the faith to your children,” Bishop Henry Eikhlein of Pathein Diocese encouraged.
We are called to live out our faith in a way that reflects God's love and grace to those around us, rather than seeking recognition and praise for ourselves.
We are challenged to trust in God's plan for us, to imitate the example of Paul in living out our faith, and to keep our eyes fixed on Christ, the source of all glory and salvation.
True conversion involves more than just outward displays of piety or religious observance, but requires a genuine change of heart and a turning away from sin.