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By Leo Shea, M.M.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/em>
January 18, 2026<\/em><\/a>
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBehold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.\u201d These prophetic words of John the Baptist ring so loud and strong in a world of suffering, pain and death. I think of my beloved Venezuela<\/a>, where Maryknoll missioners lived and worked in the slums of Caracas for many years. Especially now, we feel a strong bond with the Venezuelan people as they experience fear, threats and deaths by the powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I heard Venezuelans say, \u201cOil is not a blessing but a curse.\u201d For over one hundred years since the exportation of oil, Venezuelans have suffered from the structural sins of bad government, greedy big business and oppressive military presence. In the huge slums of the capital, I heard poor families say, \u201cWe have a rich government, and we are a poor people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venezuela is a Christian country. Since the colonization of the country by Spain, Venezuelans have not only kept the faith, but they have spread their faith particularly through popular religiosity. The revered national patroness is Our Lady of Coromoto<\/a>, who appeared in 1652, leading to mass conversion. A large national basilica is built where Our Lady appeared to the Indigenous peoples in Guanare, Central Venezuela, which symbolizes Venezuelan identity, faith and unity. Five Catholic priests signed the Declaration of Independence from Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 1955, Fe y Alegr\u00eda (Faith and Joy) Catholic schools<\/a> for the poor have been established across Venezuela and throughout Latin America. Venezuelan Catholics pride themselves on the prestigious Andres Bello Catholic University. Venezuela has produced liberation theologians such as Jesuits Father Pedro Trigo and Father Arturo Sosa, who is presently the superior general of the Jesuits. Cardinal Baltazar Porras, created by Pope Francis<\/a>, has been an outspoken critic of the Venezuelan government. His passport has been revoked and his travel restricted. The Venezuelan Catholic community has been courageous and prophetic, and has quietly suffered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John testified, \u201cJesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit.\u201d For primitive Christianity, Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah, and through baptism we receive the Holy Spirit, God\u2019s life and grace. So too in Venezuelan culture, baptism is a very important spiritual practice as well as a cornerstone of their Catholic faith. Within the first week, families with a new baby will baptize the child in privacy of their home. Godparents come to the house. The parents hand over their child. The godparents will baptize with water saying, \u201cI baptize your child in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit<\/a>. You gave us your child as a pagan, we return your child as a Christian.\u201d Venezuelans possess a deep faith in Jesus, the Lamb of God\u2019s redeeming and saving grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lamb of God is perhaps the apocalyptic lamb who would destroy evil in the world. As Revelation says<\/a>, \u201cThey will fight with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and king of kings, and those with him are called, chosen and faithful.\u201d (17:14)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venezuelans are chosen and faithful. They will hear these words at today\u2019s Eucharist: \u201cBehold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.\u201d And they will faithfully respond, \u201cLord, I am not worthy but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.\u201d The sins are from the structures of society, including government<\/a>, big business and abusive military power. The vast majority of Venezuelans have suffered hardship and poverty. As we receive and accept Jesus\u2019 body, let us remember those Christians who suffer for their faith<\/a>. Let us pray in union with the poor people who suffer at the hands of the powerful. Let us ask that Jesus\u2019 Spirit of healing and wholeness be poured upon the peoples who suffer in our unjust world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Paul would say today: Behold our brothers and sisters who are in Venezuela, \u201cto you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus \u2026 who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.\u201d Lasting Peace be with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maryknoll Father Leo Shea<\/a> has been a priest for almost 60 years. Originally from Boston, he has served in mission in Venezuela, Hong Kong and Jamaica, as well as on the Maryknoll Society General Council.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To read other Scripture reflections<\/a> published by the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featured image:<\/em> A woman prays during a Vatican canonization ceremony for Blessed Jos\u00e9 Gregorio Hern\u00e1ndez, known as the \u201cDoctor of the Poor,\u201d and Blessed Mar\u00eda Carmen Elena Rendiles Mart\u00ednez as it is projected on a big screen in La Candelaria Square in Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 19, 2025. At the Vatican Pope Leo XIV canonized the two Venezuelans along with five other blesseds. (OSV News\/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria, Reuters)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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