The Time That is Given Us

In a world weighed down by conflict, injustice, and deep fatigue, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—to want to retreat and let the chaos play out without us. But Paul’s words to the Galatians cut through that weariness: “Let us not grow weary in doing what is right.” This week’s reflection acknowledges the exhaustion many of us carry, while reminding us that faith doesn’t ask us to ignore it—it asks us to persevere anyway. We don’t have to pretend the world isn’t hard; we have to decide, day by day, what to do with the time we’ve been given.

Drawing on wisdom from Scripture and the quiet courage of Tolkien’s characters, we’re reminded that even in the darkest moments, goodness still glimmers. The shadow is not the end of the story. Together, in community and faith, we press on—not because it’s easy, but because we believe that love, justice, and beauty are still worth the effort. There is good in this world—and it’s worth fighting for.