On Monday morning, Archbishop and Cardinal Charles Bo of Myanmar explained the readings of the holy book in the liturgy in the light of the Synod in the sermon he conducted as the main worker for the members of the Synod.
C. Roubini Chinnapa9 CTC, Vatican News
Synod: A Journey to the Meaning of Spiritual Thirst
The cardinal started by linking the journey of the patriarchs in the holy book and the synodal journey, who left the comforts and graces they experienced and believed in the God who called them and journeyed into darkness. It is a legend of the never-satisfied spiritual thirst and journey of the human race since Adam and Eve in search of meaning. In the book of Exodus we see a God using a shepherd named Moses to become the deliverer of an oppressed people. The cardinal said that God was walking with the wounded human race and starting the rescue mission. Cardinal underlined that it is a very clear message that God will never abandon his people.
Synodal Journey: Not to a predestined destination but to where the Caller leads
In the first reading, Cardinal Synodal said that Saint Paul, the apostle Abraham, was the example of the Apostle Abraham.
Sinadel Yatra is not an epic destination decided by a predetermined calculation. Rather, when God calls, He is our guide, guide and companion. The cardinal explained that the Church, like Abraham who was justified, is called to make a synodal journey of faith with the assurance that God will never fail. Cardinal Bo asked us to draw inspiration from individuals like Moses, whom God chose to be deliverers beyond the doubts and anxieties we may have on this long journey.
Synod: An Intergenerational Journey
We must understand that the synodal journey that the Church has embarked on is an intergenerational journey. In the midst of global riots, the Church has started a journey that gives hope to the people, he added, referring to recent events.
He interpreted the parable to mean that Jesus is describing man’s appetite that leads to self-destruction by pointing out the insatiable appetite found in man in today’s Gospel and the ego-centered selfishness that leads to it. God has a plan for each of us and for the church, and we must conform to that plan. The Cardinal recalled that the parable of the rich man and his desire to expand his grain store is a decorative application for understanding today’s world of wars and munitions industries that reap wealth from the suffering of millions.
Synodal Yatra: To bring healing and reconciliation to the world in justice and peace
Cardinal Boe recalled the exhortations of the Pope, who wrote that man’s greed has inflicted many deep wounds on the earth and stripped thousands of their dignity. They invite us to three levels of reconciliation to save humanity and the earth. Reconciliation with God (Evangelii Gaudium) Reconciliation with nature (Laudato Si) Reconciliation with each other (Fratelli tutti). In his homily, the Cardinal explained that our synod journey is about healing the world in justice, peace and reconciliation.
A global synodal way to save mankind
Cardinal Bo underlined that only a global synodal approach of all peoples can save humanity and create a world of hope, peace and justice. We borrowed the environment and what they are entitled to from the younger generation. A world full of peace in the integrity of creation is at stake. Global warming is trying to slip away from the next generation, destroying communities and the livelihoods of millions. Therefore, the cardinal informed us that our serious thought in the midst of this synod is what legacy we can give to the next generation. Cardinal Bo pointed out that Pope Francis’ idea of intergenerational justice is therefore noteworthy.
Reflecting on the tragedies of the Asian continent, the Cardinal narrated the story of modern ideologies, colonization and exploitation experienced by indigenous people who were the protectors of nature. He also pointed out that nowhere in Asia is the journey of the Christian faith as challenged in Myanmar. In the midst of this, he said, they continue their tearful synodal journey, believing that wounds will be healed and a new dawn of hope, peace and justice will dawn in all suffering nations.
The Cardinal concluded by calling on us to pray for the Catholic Church that under the leadership of Pope Francis, the whole human family will lead the whole human family in a long journey to heal our world and the earth.
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2023-10-23 19:18:28
