Pope Francis: We Have Fallen Into Globalized Indifference. The Globalization of Indifference The Holy Father warned of a culture of comfort that makes one think only of themselves and become deaf to the cries of those suffering, resulting in a “globalization of indifference.” “In this globalized world,” the Pope said, “we have fallen into globalized indifference. We have become used to the suffering of others: it doesn’t affect me; it doesn’t concern me; it’s none of my business!” The fruits of this globalized indifference, he stated, has robbed all of the ability to weep for the suffering of others, comparing that indifference to the seed of death sown by Herod in order to protect his own comfort, or what the Holy Father referred to as “his own soap bubble.” The Pope prayed that God would remove “the part of Herod that lurks in our hearts” as well as for “the grace to weep over our indifference, to weep over the cruelty of our world, of our own hearts.” Concluding his homily, the Holy Father emphasized the penitential aspect of the day’s liturgy while asking God’s forgiveness for “our indifference to so many of our brothers and sisters.” “Father, we ask your pardon for those who are complacent and closed amid comforts which have deadened their hearts,” the Pope prayed. “We beg your forgiveness for those who by their decisions on the global level have created situations that lead to these tragedies. Forgive us, Lord!” “Today too, Lord, we hear you asking: "Adam, where are you?" "Where is the blood of your brother?" Pope Francis concluded.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:39:54 +0000
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