A tragedy that defies understanding
March 21, 2022 at 9:19 p.m.
With the devastation and human cost becoming clearer each day from Ukraine, we find ourselves glued to video reports from the field; sharing photos that break our hearts and taking some comfort in the nearly unanimous solidarity that has been expressed around the world for the Ukrainian people.
But no matter how much of the news we might consume about this invasion of Ukraine, it is impossible to wrap our heads around the many different aspects and the profound ways that it has impacted members of our human family. The far-reaching tentacles of this pain and horror exacted by Russia is beyond capturing by even the most robust news organizations … the bravery and patriotism of the Ukrainians who are standing up against the Russians; the heartbreak of the families who have to leave their homes and sometimes their loved ones; the tireless efforts and restraint exhibited by the diplomatic community to find a peaceful solution in spite of irrational threats from the Russian president; the courage of many Russians who are protesting this action by their leaders despite the threat of jail or worse; the extraordinary generosity and compassion shown by the bordering nations in receiving and caring for one million refugees streaming over the border of Ukraine, the unified condemnation exhibited by nearly the entire world, the brutality and inhumanity of possible war crimes by Russia …. There is almost no end to this list.
The Catholic Church has its own unique and compelling story to tell about Ukraine and the prayers for peace. The fervent desire to stand up for the downtrodden has infused the Church, from the Holy Father, across the world and into every faith community. It is coverage that rarely finds its way into those reports that our smart phones notify us about. It falls to the Catholic media to report this important news. We encourage our readers to look for ongoing reporting on TrentonMonitor.com or follow us on social media so that you have a bit more insight into what becomes more unknowable by the day.
As we began on Ash Wednesday, let us remember the people of Ukraine with our prayers and our actions until this crisis comes to a peaceful close.
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With the devastation and human cost becoming clearer each day from Ukraine, we find ourselves glued to video reports from the field; sharing photos that break our hearts and taking some comfort in the nearly unanimous solidarity that has been expressed around the world for the Ukrainian people.
But no matter how much of the news we might consume about this invasion of Ukraine, it is impossible to wrap our heads around the many different aspects and the profound ways that it has impacted members of our human family. The far-reaching tentacles of this pain and horror exacted by Russia is beyond capturing by even the most robust news organizations … the bravery and patriotism of the Ukrainians who are standing up against the Russians; the heartbreak of the families who have to leave their homes and sometimes their loved ones; the tireless efforts and restraint exhibited by the diplomatic community to find a peaceful solution in spite of irrational threats from the Russian president; the courage of many Russians who are protesting this action by their leaders despite the threat of jail or worse; the extraordinary generosity and compassion shown by the bordering nations in receiving and caring for one million refugees streaming over the border of Ukraine, the unified condemnation exhibited by nearly the entire world, the brutality and inhumanity of possible war crimes by Russia …. There is almost no end to this list.
The Catholic Church has its own unique and compelling story to tell about Ukraine and the prayers for peace. The fervent desire to stand up for the downtrodden has infused the Church, from the Holy Father, across the world and into every faith community. It is coverage that rarely finds its way into those reports that our smart phones notify us about. It falls to the Catholic media to report this important news. We encourage our readers to look for ongoing reporting on TrentonMonitor.com or follow us on social media so that you have a bit more insight into what becomes more unknowable by the day.
As we began on Ash Wednesday, let us remember the people of Ukraine with our prayers and our actions until this crisis comes to a peaceful close.