Monseñor Silvio Báez critica la "competencia estéril" de líderes políticos
En el inicio del tiempo de Adviento, monseñor Silvio José Báez llamó a los creyentes y a los pueblos a “¡despertar!” y mantener viva la vigilancia ética y social ante los sistemas dictatoriales que intentan mostrarse “flexibles” mientras continúan oprimiendo al pueblo. El obispo auxiliar de Managua advirtió que la fe cristiana exige lucidez, resistencia y rechazo al conformismo político
TL;DR
- Bishop Silvio José Báez called for ethical and social vigilance during Advent.
- He warned against dictatorial systems that appear flexible but continue to oppress.
- Christian faith requires clarity, resistance, and rejection of political conformity.
- Báez criticized the sterile competition among political leaders and urged alertness.
- The message comes amid the formation of separate political factions, contrary to calls for unity.
- Advent is presented as a spiritual, ethical, and social time, signifying God's presence.
- Vigilance includes citizen awareness, resisting oppressive systems, and maintaining inner strength against injustice.
- He urged not to surrender to oppression, fear, or repression, and to reject conformity and manipulation.
- Báez denounced authoritarian regimes that feign reformism under pressure and urged continued pressure until freedoms and democracy are restored.
- Faith in the resurrection assures the triumph of justice, truth, and life even in dark times.
- Advent calls for openness, commitment, and daily vigilance in anticipation of Christ's arrival.