'I desire mercy, not sacrifice'.

Amos prophesies to Israel 'a famine of hearing the words of the Lord'. Today, when there are few who speak the word of the Lord and give hope to those who need it most, we derive hope from Jesus, who came especially for the tax collectors and sinners.

There are millions of people longing for hope and searching for meaning in life. The old, the sick and the youth - who shun the challenges of life - are all looking for hope. At times, they might even resist us especially when we approach them with a superior attitude. On the contrary, kind, sustained accompaniment will help them experience the love of Our Lord.