Lamentations..

As we've been reflecting on Jeremiah 31:15, I am reminded that Rachel’s lament is not something distant from us. It still echoes in our world today. We see it in the cries of people living through pain, fear, and hopelessness.

In Delhi itself, there is so much chaos and suffering around us. The poor continue to struggle in this unbearable heat, many without shelter, food, or hope. We see injustice, greed for power, and people being forgotten by those meant to care for them.

Beyond our city, wars continue across nations, bringing destruction, grief, and the loss of innocent lives.

 My own family has been struggling under debt and uncertainty, not knowing what lies ahead. Sometimes the pain feels overwhelming, and like Rachel, we too feel like weeping.

But in the middle of lamentation, we are not abandoned. In the Gospel, the people of Gennesaret brought the sick to Jesus because they believed that even the faintest touch of Him could heal. That same faith is what we are called to hold onto today.

The bleeding watercolors in the background represents the chaotic world we live

in today — everything mixed up, uncertain, and overwhelming, much like the pain and suffering around us. Over these darker shades, I've layered words like “Healing,” “Faith,” and “Compassion” in abstract forms, inspired by the Gospel of Gennesaret. It reflects how the Word of God touches even the darkest and messiest parts of our lives with hope and healing.

I believe God is asking us not to turn away from suffering, but to carry the hurting to Him — through prayer, compassion, and love. To stand beside those who are broken. To remember the forgotten. To become people who reflect His heart in a hurting world.

So today, let us bring every cry, every fear, every burden before God. Let us pray for the poor, for the sick, for those trapped in war, for families struggling silently, and for all who feel hopeless. And may we trust that even in lamentation, God hears, God sees, and God remains with His people.

Rahul