Reading and meditation on the Word of God on Wednesday of the 24th week in ordinary time, September 16, 2026, Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs.
The theme for our meditation today is: Don't Enjoy Indifference. The term "indifference" which is common in our conversations indicate lack of attention, ignorance, or carelessness, that is part of our natural human weakness. If we are indifferent to our relatives or friends, for sure this will make them angry or offended. The Lord will also be disappointed if His people are indifferent of Him.
Jesus himself sent by the Father to be the Savior of the world, faced the indifference of those around Him. He considered them as a generation that was indifferent and ignorant. They simply fooled themselves because of their stupidity. The long-promised Messiah who already came and was present in their midst, yet they were blind in their hearts, minds and eyes. Therefore, they could not hear him and they rejected Him. They were like children who were in joyful moment to play music, but people around were not happy in joining the singing and dancing. They were like children who were mourning and in sadness, but the people around them did not feel sad with them.
Indifference is an attitude that shows no response or no sympathy. When you are not being responded to, it is like you are facing a stone or a wall. This really hurts you more painful than when you receive a negative answer or response. The answers such as "no" or "sorry I have no time to answer you", are enough for you to understand they are the negative answers. But if there is no certainty because people are indifferent or having no attention of you, this is precisely an attitude that is so cruel and it's very contrary to faith.
It is true to say that faith really needs response. However Jesus did not find this in those who met and heard Him. He was very disappointed and He strongly criticized them. This same attitude exists also within our Church and in the relationships between the believers. People are often indifferent, uncare or insensitive to the advices, suggestions, input or critics for improvement. This will lead them to repeat the same habits and mistakes that they have been struggling to overcome. If people ignore and do not care about God's Word and His commandments, they will be far from God's blessings and mercy.
Indifference is really against love. When the Lord says that He is present in the little, poor and sick ones, love demands that they should be given care or attention. However, if His followers are ignorant and indifferent, they actually hurt God and insult their neigbors as well. Today we are reminded not to be indifferent or careless.
Let's pray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus, make us people who always care and ready to take part in the improvement and development of our lives as Your beloved people. Our Father who art in heaven ... In the name of the Father ...
