Answering the Call to Action

History has proven that God will never fail or abandon us. In every moment of crisis or need, God has sent us saints, men and women who stood up when the world seemed darkest. They were lights in times of turmoil, showing us how to live in a world that often feels broken.

Think about Mother Teresa, who stepped into the streets of Calcutta, not because it was easy, but because she believed every life was worth loving. She didn’t just see suffering, she responded to it. Or Oscar Romero, who spoke up against the injustice in El Salvador, fearlessly challenging systems that oppressed the poor and voiceless. Even when his life was at risk, he didn’t back down. His courage inspires us to confront injustice in our own communities, no matter the cost. What about Saint Charles de Foucauld, a hermit who lived in the Sahara Desert? His life was one of simplicity, as he immersed himself in the daily lives of the people he served. He didn’t just live apart; he lived with and for those in need, sharing their hardships and offering a witness of deep faith. Saint Pope Paul VI showed us what it means to defend the dignity of every human life. His leadership during a time of intense political division and social upheaval gave hope to millions. He didn’t just preach unity, he lived it, reminding us that in Christ, we are all brothers and sisters.

In his homily, Fr. Stanley calls us to follow the example of these saints. These saints didn’t just live for their own times, they live for ours too. Their lives remind us that we can’t stay silent. We can’t remain indifferent to the cries of the oppressed, the marginalised and the suffering in our society. Racism, injustice, violence, are not just issues for others to solve. They are our issues. True discipleship means more than just acknowledgment, it requires action and a willingness to endure hardship for the sake of others.

God sends us saints not to sit comfortably in pews but to stand up in the world. To be voices for the voiceless. To light a fire of justice, compassion and love in our hearts. Just like the saints, we are called to respond.

Are we ready to become the saints the world needs?

“The world is in a state of suffering. If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.” – Anonymous