[ad_1]
“Violence is bad, and whoever sows violence reaps destruction, pain and death. Let us never justify any violence”, said the Archbishop of Santiago, Celestino Aós, when commenting on the acts of violence of this Sunday, October 18, which add up to the burning of 2 Catholic churches in the center of the capital.
“A year ago we suffered an outbreak of violence that caused us so much personal pain, and so much material destruction that we thought it would have been a bitter and strong lesson. It has cost us to rebuild the facilities, and it has demanded constant sacrifices and discomfort from the poorest; life became more difficult for them“added the Catholic leader from Santiago.
For the priest, “the poor are the most affected. We hoped that those actions and those images would not be repeated. Violent actions and vandalism images we suffer again today. We feel the destruction of our temples and other public assets; but above all we feel the pain of so many Chilean people of peace and generosity. These images not only impact and hurt in Chile, but also impact and hurt in other countries and other peoples of the world, especially Christian brothers. “
“Right now I know the tremendous pain of the parishioners of the parish of La Asunción de la Virgen María, and of the parish of Carabineros. Know and feel that we are united with you: let’s not lose faith or hope: love is stronger, love is stronger, “he commented on the burned temples.
“To all of you, dear parishioners of Santiago, to all of you dear Chileans and people of good will and lovers of peace, I beg you: enough, enough violence. Let’s not justify the unjustifiable. God does not want violence. We will meet to do acts of redress and reparation as a believing community, “he said, calling to pray so that everyone can” close the day saying: I have worked for a better Chile, I have worked to build peace. “
