The Feast of the Holy Innocents today pits the forces of evil against the powerlessness of the innocent, a situation that continues to this day. Indeed, Rachel can be heard lamenting in Aleppo, Sudan, and in the abortion clinics around the world. It is not just Herod, who in his fear and jealousy slaughtered the infant boys of Bethlehem; the slaughter persists directly and indirectly. It is a fact of the human condition, but thankfully, Jesus was spared and remains the basis for hope in the midst of atrocity. Our prayers, our good actions, our voice lifted in favor of the innocence can, at least raise awareness if not actually stop some of the injustices against the innocent, particularly, children.
May we not remain silent or immobile in the face of evil.
Bro. Rene
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