The criminal thrives in Society's leniency and the greedy thrive in Society's intemperance.

In a world where success is judged only by the accumulation of material wealth, anything goes as far as you have the chinks to show everyone you can. Questionable characters become heroes, entertainers become symbols and football players become millionaires in order that tycoons may be powerful.

Meanwhile, our forests become deserts, our seas become goo and the future of our offspring become darker and darker.

Never Lose Hope

In a world of "instant information", it is easy for us to dispair amid news of pain and suffering. The world is a vast place after all, and in it there are myriad problems, persecutions, greedynesses, wars and sufferings. The news media thrives in doomsday announcements and they would have us sunk into despair and hoplessness.

It is indeed sad that there is so much injustice, yet every period of human history has had overcome grave problems. Though we must address them, we must also never lose hope.

We must also be reminded that where there is injustice, there are also those who fight it and promote justice. Where there is suffering, there is also joy. Where there is evil, there is where good will overcome it. Every environmental problem is an opportunity for us to prove ourselves worthy of this goodly gift, the Earth.

The chief characteristic of every Christian is to respond to the challenges of the world with hopeful hearts and true faith. Act where you can, and trust in God to bestow you, and others like you, with the strength to do it.