Too many words, too many lofty ideas, too many revolutionary and developmental thoughts; all buried in the cemetery of inactivity. What can we compare our generation to: a dark world of unlit candles; a watery world of thirsty people; a rich world of poverty trodden populace?

In today's readings, Prophet Habakkuk, relaying the words of YHWH (Yahweh, God) reminds us that people are still craving for light in a world of unlit candles, that people are still dying of thirst in a world of clean water, and that people are still wallowing in dehumanising poverty in a world of immense wealth. Jesus heard this cry, and he proposed a new world; an alternative world; the reign of God. This is a life style and a new vision of life where we would love God, our neighbours and even our enemies intensely enough to give our lives for them. Yet two thousand years after this, we still live in fear of insecurity and armed robbers; we still live in fear of terrorism; we still believe that peace can be achieved through armoury and warfare.