Category: WM Special

A little reflection will show how far we are, the only Christian nation in the Far East,
from living the Gospel of the Kingdom and incorporating it into the structures of our society. To make the reflection more realistic, one might imagine taking Jesus Christ on a sight-seeing tour. Hear the Lord ask you: “How can it be that a society which calls itself by My name, Christian, can permit such gross inequalities in the distribution of goods which were created for all, such violations of the dignity of human beings made in My image?”

We ought to continue our journey of faith by learning ever more about God and the way He wants His Kingdom to grow. The social teaching of the Church is part of this journey, and we are called
to know and make it a part of our lives.

There is no doubt that God wants His people to mirror not only His attention to the poor, the oppressed, the forgotten last, but also His attention to prophecy, that those responsible might hear His voice, change their hearts and contribute to building God’s Kingdom. This is why the Church fosters the awareness of justice and peace among the faithful. The knowledge, understanding and practice of this social teaching can lead to a silent revolution.