July 2026 Newsletter

Humanity itself is like a puzzle; individuals and societies are the pieces that must be assembled. God alone is capable of doing this; therefore, although we humans have the capacity to act, we cannot succeed if we are apart from Him—just as a branch severed from the tree cannot bear fruit. This explains why so many human efforts prove futile. In practical terms, we must recognize that if we desire peace, we cannot rely solely on our own strength; we must seek God. He is Peace, and He alone can grant it to us. (Cf.

A.1444)

In other words, we are called to live with integrity and to pray, asking for mercy and the light to discern the workings of the spirit of evil. For these fissures act like wood-boring pests, posing a dangerous threat by tempting us with the mirages of honor, wealth, and earthly power—things that are insubstantial and fleeting. History reflects, like a mirror, the futility, fragility, and transience of all created things—things that the unwary, the vain, and the arrogant often mistake for the basis of their grandest ideals and hopes. (Cf. A. 1497)

It is vital to reflect and set things right—correcting existing errors and flaws—before rushing to judge or condemn others. Imploring the aid of the Holy Spirit and thus clothed in and filled with love, we must act with love and fidelity, avoiding judgment or condemnation born of malicious speech. At the same time, we must remain firm in correcting errors and fissures that threaten to evolve into major, grave catastrophes in the future. Let us consider that our very existence—our ability to endure or vanish within the Church and the world—depends on the prudence and love of each individual. This process of reflection and correction addresses flaws—or "fissures"—that must be rooted out, much like malignant cancers, to save the life of the patient. These must be rectified. The Evil One is sowing his seeds, which must be destroyed promptly. Now—not tomorrow, for then it will be too late. (Cf. A.1368; 1354)

Father Gerardo Agredo