We often speak about a just world; what do we mean by this? We have used justice and fairness as principles to help us put into practice this just world. We are encouraged to give justice to the weak and the fatherless and to maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Who are the fatherless,
afflicted and needy in our communities? We are invited to be merciful, generous and gracious to weak and marginalised people.
Those that need justice are the poor; where ever we are, we can identify the poor among us. We need to look around and provide food, shelter and clothing. To do this, we do not need a directive or an amendment to a policy that enables us to
help out in this form. Sometimes, the invitation is to do more than give food and clothes. We could participate in justice works by advocating for the rights and dignity of others; the LGBTGI+ community, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Which other marginalised people or groups can you see in your communities that you could reach out to?
The work of justice
cannot only be left to a few people or organisations; we are all invited to participate with the Lord in bringing justice to our world. The Lord gives us the strength and courage to act for justice when we pray. So it is our prayer today that the Lord may come to rule this world with justice and fairness. We want a just and fair society for ourselves and the generations that will come after us, so it’s essential to do our part now.
How do you imagine a just society or world to look?
How may you participate in bringing justice?
Ask the Lord to help you to see how you may act for justice.
