Deacon Tom Writes,
Look Into My Eyes
This picture of a Syrian boy bruised and bloodied during the recent
fighting in Aleppo has touched the hearts of people around the world.
Kids have a way of letting their faces show their emotions as I think
this picture indicates. I look at it and I feel a sense of loss, the loss of
another generation of children who have inherited the legacy of war, poverty, hopelessness,
and desperation. Are these horrible conditions helping formulate young minds
into believing that the future holds no hope for them or their loved ones? In
the absence of hope, the violence and devastation will continue.
In our Old Testament reading from Sirach today we hear that, “The Lord is a God of justice….who,“hears the
cry of the oppressed”. Sirach writes further, “The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds… and the Lord will not delay”.
This thought that the Lord is a God of Justice should inspire us and
encourage us never to miss an opportunity to reach out to the hopeless and
despairing. Those who believe in God’s justice seek to cooperate with him in
helping to answer the cries of the poor. Faithful people do not lose hope!
Rather, they look to inspire and generate hope in the most desperate of
situations.
There are many volunteers whose efforts engender hope to the war torn
cities, the many refugee camps, and those fleeing the devastation. Any help we
can give to the many charities is desperately needed. Catholic Relief Services
does an excellent job in these much-needed supplies to relief areas. Also, don’t forget to continue to offer
prayers and sacrifices for an end to this and other conflicts around the world.
Remember, “The Lord hears the cry of the
poor”.
Enjoy the day!
Deacon Tom
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