Ah, look at all the lonely people!
All the lonely people,
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people,
Where do they all belong?
The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby

Look at all the lonely people hungering to find meaning, purpose, fame, and fortune. Look at our children trying to find something worth living for. Everyone is searching for an identity—something that makes them feel alive.

What the World Sells

I understand this feeling because I’ve experienced it myself, and I see it reflected in everyone around me. Every day, we are bombarded by the world with constant advertisements and people selling something. They know we are vulnerable due to our desperate needs. This pressure is inescapable, with messages telling us to live a certain way, buy what we "need," or acquire what we can’t supposedly live without. It’s pervasive and profits from our longing, exploiting our desires at the expense of our souls.

When Jesus came to this earth, He revealed the incredible love of God and showcased His own beauty, awakening our awareness of the wonder that awaits us in Heaven.

What do Christians sell?

But what are we, as Christians, truly offering? It often feels like all we have are words, and many are no longer intrigued by God. Are we genuinely showcasing the beauty of God, Jesus, and His Kingdom? Or are we simply as captivated by the world as everyone else, urging others to love Jesus while our own hearts remain divided? This approach isn’t resonating anymore; the world—and our youth—are increasingly rejecting our version of Christianity.

Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear,
No one comes near.
Look at him working, darning his socks in the night when there's nobody there,
What does he care?
The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby

More and more, it feels like no one is listening and few truly care. The world is hungry for something deeper, yet we often offer so little. Too frequently, people only turn to God after exhausting themselves with worldly pursuits. But imagine if we lived out our faith authentically and without compromise—perhaps then people would be curious enough to ask why we live as we do.

When Jesus walked this earth, He sparked intrigue and curiosity. He was a mystery that drew people in. Today, however, Christianity often elicits either indifference or outright hostility from the world.

No one is intrigued by our message, and the reason is simple: they aren’t seeing Christ in us. Jesus demonstrated His ability to captivate hearts and draw people in—even to the point of being killed for it. Yet, for many today, our faith has become little more than a nuisance, perceived as hypocrisy by our children and a dishonor to our God.

God said He would return when people no longer cared about sinning against Him. I’ve come to realize that as Christians, we may be contributing to this indifference—what is there for people to care about if we don’t live out our faith authentically? We might be hastening Christ’s return, and while some Christians may accept that, for those of us who, like God, care about souls, it’s concerning.

We should shine the light of Christ so brightly that it leaves no room for hiding, not dim it to the point where it’s barely seen.

All these lonely people—where will they find a home?
All the lonely people—what will become of them?