The Call to Endure

By John Preiss

Throughout history, believers have faced uncertainty, persecution, and moral confusion. Today’s challenges may look different, but the essence remains the same — to remain steadfast in faith despite the pressures of the world. The difference in our time lies in the direct attack on the family, the very foundation of both the Church and society. The family is where faith is nurtured, love is learned, and values are formed. When the family is weakened, society itself begins to crumble.

The Spiritual Battle for the Family

If we look deeply at the turmoil around us, we can see that the enemy’s strategy is clear: divide and destroy families. Broken homes lead to broken communities. Dysfunction spreads when love, unity, and faith are replaced by selfishness, confusion, and moral compromise. This erosion of family life leads to a loss of moral standards and a society that drifts further from God.

Satan’s goal is not only to separate individuals from one another but also to separate them from God. When families are torn apart, the domestic church — the home — loses its power to reflect divine love. Yet, even in this struggle, there is hope. God’s grace is greater than any darkness we face.

Focusing on What We Can Control

In such times, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the state of the world. But as Christians, we are called to focus on what we can control — our own hearts, our own families, our own faith. Each family that chooses to live out the Sacraments faithfully becomes a light in the world. When parents pray together, when children are taught to love God, when forgiveness and charity are practiced at home, the ripple effect extends far beyond the household.

Building a Christian Society

Imagine if every family made the conscious decision to center their lives around Christ — to attend Mass regularly, to go to confession, to pray the Rosary, and to live the virtues taught by the Church. Society would begin to change from the inside out. A truly Christian society is built not by grand movements or political power, but by holy families living the Gospel in their daily lives.

Conclusion

We are indeed living in uncertain times, but uncertainty is not new to the Christian story. Our ancestors endured their trials with courage and faith; now it is our turn. By embracing the cross, living the Sacraments, and protecting the sanctity of family life, we participate in God’s plan to renew the world.

The path is not easy, but it is sacred — and through endurance, faith, and love, we can help restore a society rooted once again in Christ.