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Be mindful of those who suffer for the lack of basic requirements of life
View(s):The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in an Easter message said, “While we thank God and rejoice in the unique gift of peace, let us also be mindful of those who suffer for the lack of basic requirements of life.”
“Our Christian discipleship always invites us to care for those in need, as it is our duty to recognise the face of Jesus in those who suffer,” the message from the President of the Bishops’ Conference, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith and Secretary General of the Bishops’ Conference, Bishop D. Valence Mendis said.
The message further said, “The Pope urges everyone in the Universal Church to discover the joy of believing in Jesus, by being in solidarity with the poor and marginalised.” He also invites us to discover our faith in Jesus as an inestimable gift given to each and everyone of us. “Easter is quite a fitting season to thank God for our faith in the person of Jesus, the Christ.”
“God has bestowed upon us this unique gift of our faith in God’s only begotten Son. Thus we need to thank all those who were instrumental in handing down to us this gift of our faith.”
“The joyful season of Easter invites us to deepen our knowledge of Jesus, the Risen Saviour, and to renew our awareness that He is alive in our midst. Our faith in the Risen Saviour gives us comfort, as He journeys and accompanies us amidst the trials and challenges of our life. The feast of Easter reminds us that Jesus, the Lord, does not abandon His flock. This joyful season invites us to renew our awareness of His abiding presence in our life.”
“Let us share the same gift of peace, as we continue to live in these present times, in the aftermath of a war which ravaged the country. While we observe certain positive signs of development in the country, the need is also felt to promote unity and reconciliation among the people in our Motherland.”