War brings destruction and suffering, whether in Ukraine, Gaza, or other parts of the world. Amidst this violence, the international community seems hesitant to act decisively for justice. The absence of God in our conscience leads to moral decay, as we fail to recognize His standards of goodness. Without courageous voices advocating for the victims, we risk a global disaster. In these troubled times, let us remember to seek God’s help and comfort Him, who is so unjustly offended by our actions.
Tag: Russia
The Third Christian Youth Forum Unites Diverse Faiths in Russia
The third edition of the Christian Youth Forum, held from July 8th to 14th on a scenic island in the River Neva, brought together representatives from various Christian denominations to discuss the theme “Young Christians and Family Values.” Participants, including prominent Catholic figures and theologians from the Russian Orthodox Church, engaged in meaningful dialogue, workshops, and seminars, fostering friendships and mutual understanding across faiths.
Endless Conflict and the Pursuit of Peace
Hatred never tires and that’s why Hell has no end. Love, on the other hand, fills the soul with inexhaustible happiness and that’s why Heaven has no end either.
Russian Youth Meeting: An uninterrupted pilgrimage from Lisbon to Saint Petersburg
The Russian Youth Meeting, an extension of the World Youth Day, will see 18 youth from Russia arriving at Lisbon at its commencement. A highlight of this meeting is a long-distance dialogue with Pope Francis, which will be broadcast.
Russian Catholic Bishops Appeal for Prayer, Dialogue, and Active Love in the Face of Global Crises
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Russia recently held their 57th Plenary Assembly, discussing various issues including the crises in Ukraine, the Caucasus, Syria, and Turkey, as well as the wounds inflicted on people and society due to separations, divorces, domestic violence, abortions, the misery of the hungry, the homeless, and the indigent. In response, the bishops urged the faithful to meditate on Pope Francis’ Letter for Lent 2023 and emphasized the importance of prayer, dialogue, and active love. They also called for continuous reflection on the pastoral and missionary conversion suggested by the Holy Father.
A Cold Shower
The war continues, with millions of refugees and thousands of dead. A war that, as the Holy See stated in a press release a few days ago, “is morally unjust, unacceptable, barbaric, senseless, repugnant, and sacrilegious.” Will the Russian people have the courage to end it?
A lesson from Ukraine: Don’t let anger destroy us from the inside!
President Zelensky’s call to his fellow Ukrainians to eschew the soul-decimating effects of hatred, should be a call every person, especially Christians, must adopt as a rule of life.
Our eyes, too, are incredulous on this Easter of war: Pope Francis
The pontiff once again calls for the cessation of violence in Ukraine and peace in the world on Easter Sunday, persisting in his stance against the Russian aggression.
“Against War”: Pope’s New Book Aims to Alleviate the Tragedy of Ukraine
There is a universal agreement that war is inherently evil. But it takes an influential religious leader like the Pope to goad the collective conscience into limiting the cruel outcome of human greed and apathy.
Consecration of Russia and Ukraine, and the Fatima Message
Pope Francis’ consecration of Ukraine and Russia may yet usher in a much-needed era of peace promised by the Blessed Virgin at Fatima.