What to do when the burden seems unbearable

It has been consistently said by various authors from different religious and spiritual backgrounds: “Our burdens are never greater than our strength.” However, it is worth reflecting on whether we are burdening ourselves with burdens that are not ours…

When we reach the limit of our strength, it is time to [...]

Mercy toward oneself

In a prophetic, melodious, and consoling tone, the Great Mother of Humanity addressed us:

“I desire mercy, and not sacrifice”1.

It is imperative, however, to comprehend that the individual must first extend mercy toward themselves. Those incapable of practicing self-forgiveness will never attain the effective, profound and authentic capacity for showing clemency to others.

Moreover, [...]

Absurdities and the denial of absurdity

Situations can be shocking and absurd, but one should not consider it shocking or absurd that these situations happen.

Absurdities should be perceived as such. However, one cannot judge it absurd that absurdities occur. These are inexorable phenomena of the human condition and of existence itself as a whole.

The inclination to ignore this [...]

In the midst of a grave crisis of the heart or reason

When you find yourself in a grave crisis of the heart or reason, stop and reflect. Never allow yourself to act rashly, especially when you notice that you are outside your usual pattern of thinking and feeling.

Convert your anguish or feelings of helplessness and frustration into an impulse to sail into your soul, [...]

Setting up centers of intelligence with focus on the creative development of pragmatic solutions to urgent and global problems – Mary Christ Society’s written statement submitted to the UN HLPF 2025

Setting up centers of intelligence with focus on the creative development of pragmatic solutions to urgent and global problems – Mary Christ Society’s written statement submitted to the UN HLPF 2025

In its capacity as an organization in special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council, [...]