The Mexican Episcopal Conference is publishing an invitation to pastoral agents for teenagers and youth after eight young people in Guangeato were killed last Sunday, March 16th.
Sebastian Samson Ferrari – Vatican City
In the context of the increasing violence that affects the youth of Mexico, the Catholic Church issued a message of solidarity and work, and the invitation of pastoral agents to teenagers and youth to join the urgent mission of building peace in the country. This statement is established in response to the tragic killing of eight young men in the diocese of San Jose de Menduza, Salamana, in the state of Guangeato, and many of them were active members of pastoral youth.
Looking at this episode, Latin America and the Caribbean for pastoral youth (PJ) is obligated to pray with their families and societies, and they scream for peace and justice. “His testimony about faith and delivery,” PJ books, “continued to shed light on our path. In the midst of pain, we still believe in a world where the love of Christ prevails.”
The Mexican Episcopal Conference (CEM), in a statement issued on the occasion of this tragedy, expressed its proximity and solidarity with the families of the victims and with all those who, during the current crisis of violence, one of his family members. The church, which raised her voice at this difficult moment, showed her commitment again to protect the most vulnerable and promote peace.
An invitation to dialogue and justice
The statement is not only limited to solidarity, but also to take action. In a joint effort, CEM, the Conference of the Principals of the Religians in Mexico (CIRM) and the Lesus are called for a national dialogue for peace. This effort seeks that Mexican society bears its responsibility to build a peaceful and safe environment for everyone.
Bishop of Arabuato: Let’s be the sons of God, who is love
Bishop of the diocese of Irapuato (the circle to which the parish in which the crime occurred), Mons. The Church also remembered that teenagers and young people are the most affected by violence, and they urge to care for their lives and provide a way to transport them away from the evil that threatens to arrest them.
In fact, Diaz Diaz said that he accompanies “with the deep love of the father” of relatives and friends of the victims, first with his “near prayer, which is the first power of Christians.” He also presided over the Holy Liturgy of Youth who were killed on Wednesday, March 19, in the San Jose Award. Likewise, the holy pink prayer will be from Thursday 20 at 9:00 pm.
On the other hand, Novenarian summoned all those who wish to unite to pray for the comfort of families directly affected and peace. This initiative will not be presented not only by the murdered boys, but “by all our youth and adolescents who died due to violence and insecurity throughout the country.”
In a sharp note, the prices argued that “faith and enthusiasm for the sake of salvation of souls” transfer him to prayer for those who committed the attack and that everyone who violates violence in Mexico and the whole world, “to make their hearts be amend the Lord on their way and be truly children from God.”
Peace enhancement procedures
Given the devastating effect of violence, the Church proposed a series of measures that involve the entire society in promoting peace. Among the distinguished activities: Sunday, March 23, in all churches, eight candles will be operated in honor of adolescents and young people who were killed or missing. The attendees can write the names of the victims on the cards, and put them next to the candles as a symbol of memory and commitment to peace.
Also, on Saturday, March 29, at the age of 17, the mobilization will be carried out in the main squares of cities and cities in the country, carrying roses and photographs of the deceased youth, adding to a convoy of peace that will leave from San Jose de Menduza.
In addition, during Friday from the Great fasting, peace for peace will be promoted in various locations, and the victims of violence and the end of the lack of security crisis in the country will be promoted.
On the other hand, the bishop urges the youth and pastoral groups to link with the state teams in the national dialogue for peace, with the aim of designing local projects and maintaining a continuous dialogue with the authorities to ensure the monitoring of calm obligations.
National Peace Agenda: An indivisible proposal
The Church’s appeal also includes the national peace agenda motive, a proposal that includes 14 measures targeting civil society and 7 proposals for the government. Among the most prominent measures is to enhance justice, support victims, enhance peace -based education, restore public spaces and prevent addiction.
Commitment to human life and dignity
Amidst anger and pain, the Catholic Church in Mexico is repeated its commitment to the life and dignity of youth. Knowing the difficult reality they face, the Mexican bishops joined the echo of the Psalm words 23: “Although walking through the dark valleys, nothing is afraid, because you are with me, your rod and your fall gives me security.”
The increase in violence, a phenomenon available
Mexican episcopate maintains its commitment to be a voice for those who have no voice and cooperate tirelessly in building a nation in which justice and truth prevails and respect for human dignity. Last week, for example, in another statement, they expressed their dissatisfaction with the discovery of the extermination in Galisco and other regions of the country.
In addition to praising the search for mothers and various civil organizations, the authorities demanded the implementation of effective policies to prevent crimes and break any link between organized crime and political sectors.
Likewise, the church organized a sacred mass and gesture on the anniversary of the disappearance, which occurred in the Capital Cathedral.
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