BTN News: On Sunday, July 7, Pope Francis spoke at the Plaza de la Unità D’ Italia in Trieste. He urged people to fight social injustices and not remain indifferent. His speech was part of the Social Week of Italian Catholics, focusing on social issues and how faith can help.
The Pope started by asking a powerful question: “Why do we remain indifferent to the injustices in the world?” He stressed that God has always sent prophets to inspire hope and support those who struggle. He compared this to Jesus, who was rejected by his own people in Nazareth because they saw him only as a carpenter’s son.
Jesus Faced Rejection Because He Was Seen as Ordinary
Pope Francis talked about how people did not see God in Jesus because he seemed like an ordinary person. He said, “The reason people did not see God in Jesus was that he was just a carpenter’s son.” This rejection is a reminder of how people often miss the divine in the everyday.
The Challenge of Faith Is to See God in Humanity
The Pope spoke about the “challenge of faith.” This faith believes in a God who became human. This type of faith is not just about rituals but about caring for human suffering. He said, “This is the challenge: a faith in a human God who cares for humanity, feels our pain, and shares our burdens.”
Faith Should Engage with the Real Problems of the World
Pope Francis stressed that real faith must deal with the world’s problems, not just stay in the church. He urged people to focus on real issues in society. “We need a faith that is involved with the world today, not one that ignores it,” he said.
Faith in Action Means Healing and Hope
The Pope described faith as something that heals and gives hope. He said this kind of faith challenges society and wakes people up. “This faith awakens people, points out society’s problems, and asks questions about our future,” he said.
Pope Francis said that an active faith fights against laziness and selfishness. It challenges a consumerist society. “This faith fights against human selfishness, points out evil, and challenges those in power who harm the weak,” he said.
God Is Present in Human Suffering
The Pope said that God is present in our suffering. “God is with us in our suffering, especially in the lives of the forgotten and the poor,” he said.
Focus on Important Issues, Not Trivial Ones
Pope Francis warned against being upset by small issues. Instead, he urged people to focus on real problems like injustice and the suffering of migrants. “Why are we indifferent to the world’s injustices?” he asked.
Live as Prophets in Our Daily Lives
In his final remarks, Pope Francis encouraged people to live out their faith daily. He said Jesus showed God’s compassion through everyday acts. “We should be prophets and witnesses of God’s Kingdom in every part of our lives,” he said.
The Pope ended his homily by urging people to dream of a world built on peace and brotherhood. He encouraged action against injustice and to live out the Gospel through deeds. “Let us carry the prophecy of the Gospel with our actions,” he concluded.
Final Thoughts
Pope Francis’ homily was a strong call to action. He urged people to confront injustices and live their faith in real, meaningful ways. By focusing on Jesus’ humanity and active faith, he encouraged everyone to be witnesses and prophets of a fair and caring world.
