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“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness!” (Isaiah 5:20).
In an age where moral relativism seeks to dissolve eternal truths, the Catholic Church remains steadfast in her mission: to save souls, not to please the world. Christ did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17), and His mercy—infinitely generous—is never complicity with sin.
1. The Essence of Divine Mercy: Love That Demands Conversion
Jesus was tender with sinners but unyielding toward sin. To the adulterous woman, He said: “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more” (John 8:11). He did not minimize her fault but forgave her so that she might change.
Today, some insist that the Church must “bless” realities that contradict God’s plan:
- Homosexual unions (contrary to natural marriage).
- Divorced and remarried without annulment (in a state of adultery).
- Women exercising priestly functions (against Christ’s mandate).
But to bless sin is not mercy—it is deception. True charity seeks the eternal good of the soul, not temporary comfort.
2. Why Can’t the Church Bless Sin? A Deep Theological Explanation
A) The Nature of Blessing
A blessing is an invocation of God’s grace upon something aligned with His will. It is not merely a wish for human happiness but a call to holiness.
- Biblical example: God blessed the marriage of Adam and Eve (Genesis 1:28) because it reflected His design.
- Contrast: A homosexual union cannot be blessed because it opposes human nature and Revelation (Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-27).
B) The Danger of Scandal
Blessing sin normalizes evil and confuses the faithful. Jesus warned:
“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea” (Mark 9:42).
- Case of the divorced and remarried: If the Church gave Communion without annulment, it would endorse adultery (Mark 10:11-12).
- Female priesthood: Christ chose only men as apostles (Luke 6:13), and the Church has no authority to alter this sacrament.
C) The Distinction Between the Sinner and the Sin
- God hates sin but loves the sinner.
- The Church welcomes with tenderness those who struggle against sin, but it cannot tell them their error is “good.”
Practical example:
A man who abandons his family for another woman asks for his new relationship to be blessed. Should the Church do so? No, because it would approve evil. Instead, it must invite him to repentance and reparation.
3. The Modern Confusion: “Love” Without Truth
Today’s society has distorted love, reducing it to mere passive acceptance. But authentic love seeks the other’s good, even when it hurts.
- The error of “inclusive love”: Some say, “If the Church loves, it must accept everything.” But that would be like a doctor who, out of “love,” refuses to treat the sick.
- True mercy: Does not say “it’s okay,” but rather “God loves you too much to leave you this way.”
4. How to Apply This in Daily Life?
A) For Those Struggling with Sin
- Go to the Sacrament of Confession (John 20:23).
- Seek spiritual guidance from a faithful priest.
- Do not be discouraged: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
B) For Families with Members in Irregular Situations
- Love them, but do not approve their error.
- Pray for them and offer the witness of a holy life.
- Avoid scandal: Do not normalize what harms the soul.
C) For Faithful Confused by Relativism
- Study the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
- Form your conscience with Christian morality, not worldly opinions.
- Defend the truth with charity, but without compromise.
5. Conclusion: The Cross, Symbol of Faithful Love
Christ did not negotiate the truth to avoid Calvary. He loved us to the end (John 13:1), but without compromising with error.
The Church cannot bless sin because that would not be love—it would be abandonment.
Are you willing to follow Christ without shortcuts? The door of forgiveness is open, but we must enter with humility and a desire for conversion.
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Matthew 16:24).
Need spiritual help? Seek a faithful priest. The Church is a mother: she embraces you in your pain but also guides you toward the light.
This article is not a judgment but an invitation to the freedom that only truth gives. For, as St. Paul said: “For freedom Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). Will you accept this freedom?
