In this powerful exploration of silence and speaking up, we're challenged to examine our own responses to injustice and suffering. The sermon draws from Luke 23:34, where Jesus prays for forgiveness for those who crucified him, highlighting how even religious people stood silent in the face of injustice. This silence echoes through history, from Nazi Germany to the American South during slavery. We're reminded that if we see something wrong, we have a moral and spiritual obligation to say something. The message urges us to consider: Are we, as people of faith, remaining silent when we should be speaking out against injustice? Are we more concerned with earthly powers than with following God's call for justice and compassion? This sermon invites us to reflect on our own actions and inactions, encouraging us to break the silence and stand up for what is right, just as Mary did when she proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus.