In an urgent call amid the social fractures plaguing the country, Bishop Ramón Castro Castro, president of the Mexican Episcopal Conference (CEM), presented chapter 21 of the catechetical series Venga a Nosotros Tu Reino. Titled "Responsible Creativity – Kingdom of Solidarity," the message, which was disseminated, urges Mexicans to transform indifference into fraternal commitment, using innovation in service of the common good.
Bishop Castro highlights the difficult situation of the national reality: "In our Mexico, we have seen how individualism and indifference have allowed injustice and violence to grow." He describes a "every man for himself" attitude that fosters thefts, frauds, extortions, corruption, insecurity, kidnappings, and disappearances. Many, he says, "look the other way in the face of their neighbor's suffering." But he does not limit himself to denunciation; he proposes a "personal and social renewal toward the rhythm of solidarity," inspired by Christian charity.
Solidarity, according to Castro, is not mere occasional compassion – a kind gesture in disasters – but "a solid union of all, with reciprocity, supporting one another." It is a bond that "feels the difficulties of others as one's own" and opposes rampant selfishness. Elevating it to the evangelical plane, it enriches it with the virtue of charity: "It is not just mutual help, but a fraternal relationship that avoids the indifference of passing by without looking at needs." In a Mexico where "many seek to take advantage of others' misfortune," this stance is "revolutionary."
The core of the message lies in "responsible creativity": an invitation to innovate in doing good. "To achieve this, we need to be creative in doing good, seeking positive solutions to the conflicts and tragedies of our homeland," affirms the bishop. He proposes using technology and social networks not to polarize, but to "flood them with messages that promote encounter, dialogue, respect." Instead of trolls and haters, let us be "influencers of good": let's change insults for kindness, aggressiveness for benevolence. This would strengthen "the social fabric of a culture of peace," integrating migrants, the economically poor, and the spiritually poor.
Castro emphasizes inclusion: "The challenge is to find a way to integrate and care for those who need it." In a country divided by polarization, he advocates "building bridges, not walls." He exemplifies with concrete actions: organizations that rescue youth from drugs, entrepreneurs who generate dignified jobs, families that welcome migrants, communities that organize for security. Everyone – doctors, engineers, artists, politicians, teachers, students, housewives, and workers – must put "our creativity at the service of solidarity," leaving destructive competition for constructive collaboration.
A doctor who attends for free in his free time, an engineer who designs water systems for marginalized communities, an artist who uses his talent to heal social wounds, these are the seeds of a "better world that approaches the civilization of love." The bishop transcends the material: the kingdom of solidarity "embraces the eternal," prioritizing spiritual goods for eternal life.
The series Venga a Nosotros Tu Reino, promoted by the CEM, seeks to reflect on the Our Father in the current context. This chapter, aligned with the 2025 Jubilee, resonates in a Mexico marked by violence – with more than 100,000 disappeared according to Amnesty International – and forced migration.
Castro concludes with a prayer to the Virgin of Guadalupe: "Let us ask her to intercede so that the Holy Spirit grants us strength, wisdom, and creativity to transform our lives, our society, into a kingdom of solidarity and love. Thy kingdom come."
The catechetical series is an initiative promoted by the Mexican Episcopal Conference (CEM), under the leadership of Bishop Ramón Castro Castro. Launched in 2025, its main purpose is to commemorate the centenary of the encyclical Quas Primas by Pope Pius XI (1925), which instituted the feast of Christ the King of the Universe. This theological reflection is anchored in the historical and current context of Mexico, recalling the legacy of the Cristero War (1926-1929), where the cry "Long live Christ the King!" symbolized spiritual resistance in the face of religious persecution.
The series seeks to redeem a Mexico "wounded" by violence, drug trafficking, corruption, inequality, and poverty, promoting the reign of Christ as a source of love, justice, and peace. It is not just a liturgical celebration, but an urgent call to personal and social conversion: the Church must listen, pray, and act to revitalize faith and the evangelizing mission. The themes emphasize the reign of Christ from the cross (not as earthly power, but as humble service), peace based on Christian precepts, reconciliation, accompaniment of the marginalized (youth, migrants, and victims of injustice), and an inclusive dialogue that fosters ecclesial and social unity. In essence, it invites the embodiment of evangelical values to counteract secularization and distrust toward religious institutions, betting on transparency, genuine listening, and Christian witness.
Up to November 2025, weekly publications have reached 21 installments exploring an aspect of the Kingdom of God applied to concrete realities, culminating in a prayer to the Virgin of Guadalupe for strength and wisdom. This initiative not only enriches catechetical formation but invites everyone – laity, clergy, and communities – to build a "civilization of love."
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