Mensagem do Patriarca Caldeu da Babilónia
"I’ll start my speech by the
Word of Christ, as His Word is the source of strength and salvation of us, the
poor of this lost world: "There is no need to be afraid, little
flock" (Luke 12:32).
Our present pain is associated
with our Christianity and with the mystery of our Passover (i.e., Easter). Our
suffering, if joined to the suffering of our Savior Jesus, "Man of
Sorrows", will turn out to be a blessing and salvation to us and to
others.
And the current challenges are faced with more faith, hope, and prayer
and solidarity and wisdom. Be brave in front of what you are facing, do not be
afraid: you have deep roots in Iraq, do not give up for frustration and
despair, confident that, "all who draw the sword will die by the
sword" (Matthew 26:52) and evil does not last! You are the small mustard
seed, the Lord will not let you fall. He is with you today, tomorrow, and after
tomorrow, and forever.
We are your shepherds and, with
our full responsibility towards you, we will stay with you to the end, [we]
will not leave you, whatever the soniaacrifices. I repeat: do not be afraid; stay
strong as you are with your faith and your hope and love. We thank God for your
safety, as, no matter what, your life has no price.
God’s blessing be upon you.
Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako
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