Another very serious episode of violence and brutality in the world now immersed in a spiral of ferocious acts almost out of control. During the celebration of a Holy Mass in a church Wakeleyto SydneyThe Bishop he was stabbed by a man. Several people were involved and injured during the attack. A video, spread on social media and taken up by the Australian media, quickly went around the world.
The chilling clip shows the bishop delivering his sermon in the church Christ The Good Shepherd of Wakeley, when the attacker approaches him calmly before attacking him and stab him in the face and neck. The screams of those present can then be heard, some approaching to help the victim. Within seconds several believers stood up and tried in vain to block the man. During the scuffle, other people were apparently hit by the attacker who was then blocked and arrested by the police. Last Saturday six people were stabbed to death in a shopping center in the Australian city. These gruesome events, however, deserve broader reflection, as violence in various forms now involves almost all nations on Earth.
What happens in the world
The escalation of various large-scale conflicts are now the symbol of a painful and difficult geopolitical context. We need decisive measures from a diplomatic point of view. In this sense I found Nicola Porro's intervention in Lui Zuppa di lui to be far-sighted, when he cited with remarkable intuition the famous “Abraham Accords” wanted by Donald Trump.
The chords are named after the patriarch Abraham, considered a prophet by both the religions of Judaism and Islam, and traditionally considered a shared patriarch of the Jewish and Arab peoples (through Isaac and Ishmael) and also, obviously Christians recognize Abraham as a fundamental prophet mentioned in both the Old and in the New Testament. Donald Trump could also offer a solution to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine with his diplomatic ability. In this global context of various crises, it is essential to change the paradigm both on a political and religious and spiritual level.
Appeal from Pope Francis
The “Abraham Accords” show a path of excellence as we have seen, namely that of friendly relations between peoples. This is the political wisdom needed to build a cooperative world. The Church also asks for peace as an opportunity and necessity today. “All nations stand together for peace,” he declared Pope francesco. I conclude by returning to the terrible episode that happened to the Bishop during Mass. The quality of social security must necessarily implement a cultural change of people and politicians called to make clear decisions, just as Donald Trump did with the Abraham Accords. It is essential not to limit ourselves to promoting a path to peace, but to teach how to live in peace as an ideal model for a new world.
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