Thus says the LORD the God of hosts: Woe to the complacent. In our first reading today, we heard from the prophet Amos who admonishes the hypocrisy and injustice of kings, priests, and other leaders. Israel was experiencing a period of prosperity and peace but instead of thanking God for it and using it to help the less fortunate, they were living a lifestyle of indulgence and luxury. Amos warns them that their neglect and self-indulgence will backfire. In reflecting on the prophet’s words, we recognize the political and social challenges of our times. We must also recognize that such complacency has affected the life of the church, especially here in the U.S. The University of Notre Dame Church Life Journal’s General Social Survey has, for the last 50 years, asked a large,...