BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – August 30, 2025 – A recent reflection by Father Alejandro Carbajo, CMF, explores the enduring spiritual needs of those who transition faiths and the call too selfless service, drawing parallels between the awe-inspiring theophany at Mount Sinai and the accessible grace offered through Jesus Christ.
The message resonates particularly now as global faith communities grapple with questions of belonging, conversion, and the practical submission of religious principles in a world often driven by self-interest. Carbajo’s writing addresses a fundamental human desire for genuine connection with the divine and the challenges of moving beyond ritualistic observance to a heart-centered faith. The core issue is the ongoing spiritual journey of individuals, even after formal conversion, and the imperative to embody unconditional love as a reflection of God’s character.
Carbajo contrasts the intimidating experience described in the biblical account of the Sinai-marked by fire, darkness, and the necessity of an intermediary, Moses-with the direct access to God offered through Christ.Believers, he argues, no longer require a physical ascent to a mountain but can approach God through Christ, who embodies divine love. This accessibility is not a cause for fear, but rather a source of party, manifested in the Eucharistic banquet extended by the lord.
This theme of open invitation was exemplified during Jesus’ ministry, as illustrated by an encounter with a prominent Pharisee. Carbajo highlights Jesus’ consistent use of everyday opportunities to proclaim the kingdom of God, specifically addressing the difficulty of acting without expectation of return. He notes the subtle forms of selfishness, including the desire for self-congratulation, and directly quotes Jesus’ instruction: “Do not invite your friends and relatives and rich friends, as they will correspond to you and be paid.”
The essence of this teaching, Carbajo explains, is to emulate God’s unconditional love-to give freely and without expectation. Experiencing the joy of loving others selflessly mirrors the happiness of God, fulfilling the promise that those who practice such love “will be grate your reward and you will be children of the Most High.”
To further illustrate the principle of striving over achieving, Carbajo references the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which concluded on August 11, 2024. Recalling Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s famous maxim,”The critically important thing is not victory,but the effort,” he suggests that God will not judge based on accomplishments but on consistent dedication. He frames daily prayer and engagement with scripture as the “training” ground for an eternal reward-a “medal that is worth more than gold.”
Alejandro Carbajo, CMF, concludes with a personal sign-off, reinforcing the message of shared faith and ongoing spiritual discipline.
