Mercy, indignation, and horror—the complexity and depth of the genuine manifestation of the good

In the earthly humanity of today, the cultural focus of the good tends to converge on compassion. Meanwhile, it is easy to confuse commiseration with a false sense of empathy, justifying the malevolent attitudes of others as well-intentioned.

Righteous indignation, on the other hand, when the ire of the good erupts in defense of vulnerable [...]

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, [...]