Peace is not merely the absence of war or the silence of weapons; peace is the fruit of justice,” she said. While acknowledging the country's political divisions, Sr. Mendoza emphasized that unity among Religious congregations and ecclesial communities must become the Church's first response. She noted that prayer must never become an escape from reality but should instead strengthen believers to confront injustice. “Our prayer is not an escape from reality; it is the fuel for our prophetic mission. Sr. Mendoza urged ICLSAL members to transform prayer into concrete action capable of challenging “the structures of indifference.”