A peace that is built on justice – Bishop Galea-Curmi
Mass with the participation of the delegates from the Commissions of Justice and Peace Commissions of Europe
13/11/2023 The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, FlorianaHomily by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi
The first words in today’s readings are: “Love justice” (Wisdom 1:1). In his Encyclical Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis emphasizes that peace is built on justice. It is proactive, and aims at forming a society based on service to others and on the pursuit of reconciliation and mutual development (cf Fratelli Tutti, 229).
We have heard in the Gospel Jesus speaking about forgiveness, and saying: if your brother offends you and asks you pardon, forgive him; and if he offends you seven times in a day and says he is sorry, forgive him again and again” (cf Lk 17:3-4)… Read more »