SHEPHERD’S VOICE, SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2026
Dear Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and my beloved People,
Thy Kingdom Come!
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Even in a world full of noise, conflict and uncertainty, peace is still available to us. The world is totally disturbed with wars, terrorism, fanaticism, political upheavals, migration, corruption, despotism, racial cleansing, displacement of people, poverty, eradication of cultures, personal antagonism, abuse and harassment of children and vulnerables, genocide, murders, disharmony in the families, natural calamities etc. They have only NEWS value these days. Are the people in the world stone-hearted and unable to respond to them? God doesn't always change the storm around us, but He promises to give us a calm mind and quiet heart within the storm. "Be still, and know that I am God" (Ps. 46:10) Take a deep breath, let go of what you cannot control, and rest in the assurance that you are held by a love far greater than any trouble this world can offer. The words of Jesus renders serenity of mind and joy of the heart, when He says: ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (Jn. 14:27). Peace is a gift. It isn't something we have to manufacture on our own. It is something we receive when we anchor our hearts in God. May the March for Peace we plan on Chanda Family Day (Oct-24) enkindle a ‘ray of peace’ in the world, if not in the heart. “The true peace requires internal conversion, active resistance to injustice and non-violent communication.” Pope Leo XIV. In the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, we too shall pray: "Lord, make me a channel of your peace” God bless you.
Yours Shepherd in Christ
† Ephrem Nariculam
Bishop, Diocese of Chanda
