Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai stressed in his Sunday homily that Lebanon’s salvation lies in prioritizing the nation and its people above all other interests.
Addressing politicians, economists, citizens, educators and youth, he urged leaders to restore trust in the economy, citizens to remain rooted in their land, educators to instill hope and values, and young people not to surrender to despair.
Drawing on the Gospel, Rai likened Lebanon to Bethany, “a house open to God, but burdened by crises.” He called for both spiritual guidance and responsible governance, warning that action without faith leads to turmoil, while faith without action leads to negligence.
He concluded that Lebanon’s future depends on returning to essentials: coexistence, human dignity, freedom and equality under the rule of law.
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