June 28, 2026 at – 10:30
Corruption, excessive ambition and money fuel conflicts and distance society from justice, said Monsignor Ricardo Valenzuela during the 07:00 mass in the Basilica of Caacupé, an occasion on which he also criticized impunity and negotiations “under the table.”
The bishop of the Diocese of Caacupé, Monsignor Ricardo Valenzuelawarned that when people or institutions base their decisions on power, economic interest or the search for personal benefits, they end up generating conflicts and deepening the crisis of values. He regretted that corruption and injustice continue to hit the country and weaken the confidence of citizens.
In a homily with strong social content, the diocesan bishop warned that when people build their lives on “the canhe pleasurethe ambition or money”, end up generating confrontations and leaving aside the common good.
He highlighted that these evils They deteriorate coexistence, fuel conflicts and distance society from justice. He questioned impunity and talks “under the table.”
He stated that those who choose to defend the lifethe justice and the dignity of people frequently must confront economic, political and other sector interests that prioritize their benefits before the needs of citizens.
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Corruption and impunity
Mons. Ricardo Valenzuela also made reference to the reality of the country when mentioning the disenchantment generated by the corruption and the impunity. He related the case of a person who expressed his frustration when observing that many criminals are detained, but quickly regain their freedom due to complicity, pressure and irregular maneuvers.
He pointed out that these situations They lead many honest citizens to feel tempted to abandon their principles, although he stressed that corruption can never be justified.
Likewise, he questioned the custom of solving problems through hidden agreements or negotiations away from the transparency. He regretted that many times Christian values are proclaimed without a true commitment to justice, truth and the defense of life.
Recognize the face of Jesus
At another point in his speech, he recalled the first reading of the Biblein which a woman opened her heart and her home, receiving a blessing as a reward. He pointed out that the same thing happens when people manage to recognize the face of Jesus in their neighbors and act with generosity to build the Kingdom of God.
The prelate invited the faithful to examine your own life and ask yourself what attitudes contradict the Gospel. He reflected that, even in faith and love, feelings of surrender are often mixed with desires for possession, selfishness and the search for exclusivity, which is why he urged us to let the wisdom of God purify the heart.
As an example he cited Saint Francis of Assisiwho renounced wealth and understood that attachment to possessions can also become a burden. He highlighted that the saint patiently endured illness, cold, rejection and insults, wishing to join the suffering of Jesus Christ until receiving, according to Christian tradition, the stigmata.
Finally, Monsignor Valenzuela emphasized that the true greatness It does not consist of performing spectacular works, but of living each day with simplicity, generosity and fidelity to the Gospel.
