Say NO to violence

During “Urbi et Orbi” on Easter Day, Pope Francis urged us all to pray for peace. He said:

“From the risen Lord we ask today the grace not to succumb to the pride which fuels violence and war, but to have the humble courage of pardon and peace. We ask Jesus, the Victor over death, to lighten the sufferings of our many brothers and sisters who are persecuted for his name, and of all those who suffer injustice as a result of ongoing conflicts and violence. There are so many of them!”

Among other instances of cruelty and martyrdom, he mentioned the recent massacre of about 150 Christian students at the University of Garissa, in Kenia.

Following the Pope’s request we raise our voice and prayers against all forms of violence. We cannot allow this to be taken as something “natural”…

Illustration source: CNN