Diocese of/de Pembroke

“The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” When Jesus first declared these words, He wasn’t offering a poetic image or a distant hope—He was announcing a new reality that had already begun. And today, this same announcement echoes through time, calling us to rise and proclaim it anew.

This is no ordinary message. It’s a living summons. The Kingdom of God has broken into our world in the person of Jesus Christ. It is not merely something we await in the future—it is something we live in the present. It is active. It is near. And it is moving forward with unstoppable grace.

To evangelize today is to participate in this holy movement. The Gospel of the Kingdom is not just good news—it is the news that changes hearts, communities, and destinies. It brings freedom to the captive, light to those in darkness, and eternal hope to the weary. And it is ours to share.

This is the mission that Christ has entrusted to His Church. It is not an option, not a side project—it is the beating heart of our identity as Catholics. And now is the time for us to proclaim it with courage and joy.

As Pope Francis reminds us in Evangelii Gaudium, the joy of the Gospel is meant for everyone. When we encounter Jesus, that joy takes root in us—and it compels us to speak, to move, to act. We cannot keep it to ourselves. The Kingdom is near. That nearness awakens urgency—not panic, but purpose. Not pressure, but passion.

And here’s the wonder: when we proclaim the Kingdom, we’re not just describing God’s reign—we’re revealing it. Our witness becomes a doorway. Our faith becomes a spark. We become co-workers in God’s great restoration, vessels of the Holy Spirit’s power and presence.

The Kingdom doesn’t grow by dominance. It grows through love. Through humble acts of witness. Through bold proclamation, tender service, and the unwavering fire of believing hearts. Every time we speak Jesus’ name with love and truth, the Kingdom advances.

So let us take heart. This is not about having all the answers. It’s about announcing through love the One who is the answer. It’s not about arguing—it’s about inviting. It’s not about pressure—it’s about Presence.

Now is the time to lift up our voices. To proclaim with conviction: the Kingdom is at hand! And perhaps, through our courage, others will finally see it. Others will finally believe.

This is the mission. This is the moment!