In a recent reflection, entitled, The Relaxing of Social Laws & Its Effects on Society Short & Long Term Consequences Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire offers a gentle but urgent invitation to look honestly at the pace of our lives. Speaking with the calm authority of a pastor who has walked with countless people through the pressures of modern living, he highlights a truth many of us feel but rarely name: we are moving too fast.
The Archbishop observes that contemporary society seems to celebrate constant motion — busyness as a badge of honour, multitasking as a measure of success, productivity as the highest virtue. Yet behind this hurried lifestyle lies a quiet erosion of our emotional, spiritual, and relational well-being. When life becomes a race, we lose the ability to appreciate its richness.
Drawing from everyday examples, he describes how easily we become trapped in routine: racing from one task to another, allowing noise, distractions, and responsibilities to consume our attention. In such a state, even our relationships suffer — we may be physically present but emotionally distant, “there but not there,” stretched thin by demands we never pause to question.
Archbishop Malzaire proposes an alternative rhythm of life — one that reflects both Christian spirituality and human wholeness. He encourages viewers to slow down, to reclaim moments of stillness, silence, and genuine presence. This slowing is not idleness; it is a deliberate choice to live attentively, to savour the people and experiences God places in our path.
He reminds us that spiritual depth is not found in constant activity but in mindfulness, reflection, and openness to grace. The Archbishop’s message echoes a long tradition in Christian spirituality: God often speaks in the quiet, and we hear Him best when we step away from relentless noise.
Ultimately, the Archbishop invites us to resist the culture of hurry and rediscover the gift of being present — to ourselves, to others, and to God. In doing so, we reclaim not only our peace but also our humanity.
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