"I still remember one of my friends saying that if we would continue to be Catholic catechists, the time would come that we have to sell even our wives to survive," said John.
We have an urgent message for today and it comes from the Second reading: St Paul says “As Christ became poor for our sake, so must we share with those in need from our abundance.”
There was a notable increase in the number of churches under military attack in Myanmar in recent weeks, said reports from communities and independent media organizations.
Church officials in eastern Myanmar’s Kayah state have prioritized the emergency needs of thousands of displaced people rather than repairing churches damaged by military attacks.
Catholic Church leaders in Myanmar appealed for a “humanitarian corridor” in the country’s conflict zones as violence continues to rage in many parts of the country this week.
A Catholic Church has been repeatedly hit by artillery shells on June 6, Corpus Christi Sunday, as Myanmar’s military continued its offensive in the eastern part of the country’s Kayah State.
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Myanmar’s highest Catholic Church official, expressed “immense sorrow and pain” over the attack on churches in the country this week that resulted in the death of civilians.
Military operations against civilian resistance fighters in the village of Kayan Tharyar near Loikaw hit a Catholic church and killed at least four people, said a report reaching Radio Veritas Asia.
We pray to the Good Shepherd, protect all of us, our children, lead us to the green pastures of peace and hope. Even if we walk in the valley of darkness, let you hand guide us.
Various Church groups have expressed support for “non-violent” mass movements calling for the restoration of democracy in Myanmar following the February 1 military coup.
Catholic leaders in Myanmar called on the country's political and military leaders to pursue dialogue amid growing tension in the wake of a military coup last week.
People in Myanmar showed their opposition to the military's move to take over government this week through peaceful protests that included prayers and the banging of pots and pans.
I write with prayers and hope that his great nation, this golden land of a graceful people will enter into global stage as a reconciled community of hope and peace.
