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36 minutes ago, Rhona said:

Big wave ,

are you able to blow out a candle with your mask on ,if not your mask works 

just think of all the doctors and nurses that have cared for millions of dying  COVID 19 patients  only a small % of them died  and they were in masks for 12- 14 hrs daily

and to be sure many anti maskers who contacted the virus came into their care 

it is amusing to hear the belly aching of someone who has grudgingly has to wear a mask for a visit to the store or elsewhere where masks are required 

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Pope Francis (center) releases a dove representing peace on the ruins of the Immaculate Conception Syriac Catholic Church in Mosul, Iraq.
    

7 March 2021

Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, said that the historic visit of Pope Francis to northern Iraq, where he held prayers in an ancient church destroyed by ISIS, sends a clear message to the world that "harmony and harmony" among followers of all religions is the only way for humanity to advance and prosper.

After arriving in Iraq on Friday, Pope Francis heads for the weekend to Mosul and the holy sites where the majority of Christians live in Iraq. According to media reports, the Pope called on the Vatican, on Sunday, for peace, and prayed among destroyed churches for the victims of the conflict with ISIS, which left thousands of civilians dead.

Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth of the United Arab Emirates, welcomed the Pope's historic visit to Al-Tahira Church, one of the sites of the UNESCO-led Revival of the Spirit of Mosul initiative .

A distinctive symbol of the crossroads of cultures

Al-Tahira Church, built in 1859 and inaugurated in 1862, is an iconic symbol woven into the history of Mosul. The church is located in the heart of the old city, which was previously defined by the walls of the Ottoman city on the west bank of the Tigris River, opposite the ancient city of Nineveh. The refectory and two holy rooms and its multiple altars distinguish it from other churches of the same period.

 

Last December, when the restoration project began in earnest, UNESCO Representative in Iraq, Paolo Fontani, said, “The rehabilitation of this church is important not only for its value as a cultural heritage, but also as a sign of diversity in the city, which is a crossroads of cultures and a peaceful haven for communities Different religious over the centuries. "

At that time, Emirati Minister Noura Al Kaabi added that through the UAE's reform efforts with UNESCO, the goal was not only to rebuild the various places of worship, but also to “empower Mosul’s youth by creating job opportunities, providing vocational and technical training, and enhancing the capacities of craftsmen in the field of preservation. On the cultural heritage. "

Harmony and cohesion between religions

In the joint statement issued today, Minister Al-Kaabi and Mrs. Azoulay described the Pope's visit to Al-Tahira Church as sending a clear message to the world that "harmony and harmony between the followers of religions and coexistence is the only way for the advancement and progress of humanity, and the best way to face the accelerating challenges the world is witnessing."

The Emirati Minister and Director-General of UNESCO stressed the importance of the Pope's visit to the project site in spreading the message of peace and brotherhood, and highlighting the power of humanity in the face of the dark ideas spread by the groups responsible for the destruction of the Al-Nuri Mosque and the Churches of Al-Sa’a and Al-Tahira.

They stressed that "the Pope's visit to the Al-Tahira Church will give those in charge of the project to revive Mosul a strong impetus for their efforts to rebuild the region, and to restore it as a symbol of brotherhood and peace in Iraq, the region and the world."

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Al-Jubouri: The Pope promised to suppor t the file for the reconstruction of Mosul

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, Nineveh Governor Najm Al-Jubouri confirmed that the visit of Pope Francis sent many messages to the world, and while noting that he promised to support the Mosul reconstruction file, he indicated that Nineveh needs a government effort to remove the rubble from the Old City.
Al-Jubouri said, "The choice of places that the Pope visited in Mosul was in coordination with Christian clerics," noting that "the people of Mosul as a whole have become rejecting the terrorist ideology of ISIS, which made security stable in the province."
He added, "Measures were taken in coordination with the people to secure the Pope's visit, and we were assured of the success of the visit to Mosul," noting that "the Pope's visit sent messages to the world for the sake of rebuilding Mosul."
He noted that "the Pope sympathized with the extent of the destruction and promised us that he would support the reconstruction of Mosul," stressing
Al-Jubouri called on the government to "allocate an automatic effort from the provinces for a period of two months to remove the rubble from the old city of Mosul," noting that "there are rubble for buildings of a private property and removing them requires a decision."
He explained that "the rational authority has approached the Council of Ministers regarding support for Nineveh Governorate," calling on the government and parliament to "examine the compensation file in Nineveh." Ended 29 / A 87

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Al-Mustaqilla / - Under-Secretary-General, Alice Wirimu Nderito, and Special Adviser, Karim Asaad Ahmed Khan, today welcomed the successful conclusion of Pope Francis' visit to Iraq and announced the launch of the "Interfaith Dialogue Series", which is scheduled to start in May 2021 in the number of From cities in Iraq, where the series will start with a high-level interfaith meeting in Baghdad that brings together leaders of the Chaldean Catholic, Kakai, Shiite, Sunni and Yezidi components.

 

Based on the “Interfaith Statement on Victims and Survivors of ISIS Crimes,” which was the historic statement endorsed by Iraqi religious leaders in March 2020, the Interfaith Dialogue Series will provide a forum for Iraqi religious communities to come together and identify ways in which a collective response against them can be strengthened. Legacy of Sectarian Violence and ISIS Crimes in Iraq.

The series of dialogue, which will reflect the basic principles of interfaith statement, will focus in particular on (1) the obstacles that members of religious communities face to participate in accountability processes, (2) the challenges that survivors face in receiving the support needed to restore their lives within their communities, and (3) How can continuing dialogue help rebuild trust and understanding between religious sects in Iraq and in regions most affected by ISIS crimes, and (4) How can collective messages from Iraqi religious communities address and combat hate speech and prevent incitement to discrimination, hostility and violence.

It is expected that, at the end of this series of dialogue, a working protocol will be adopted, based on the interventions of members of all participating societies, and providing a framework for concrete steps that religious authorities must take in achieving the principles of an interfaith statement.

“The visit of His Holiness Pope Francis represents a deep moment of reflection and hope for all of those,” said Special Adviser Khan, head of the United Nations investigation team to promote accountability for crimes committed by ISIS / the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD). Those who seek to build a future of mutual understanding and peace in Iraq based on solid foundations of justice.

The interfaith dialogue series seeks to use this moment as a catalyst to promote the collective action of all religions to achieve this goal. All religious sects in Iraq have been subjected to ISIS crimes, and they must all be empowered to participate in efforts to hold those responsible accountable. ”

Under-Secretary-General Ndirito stated, “Religious leaders play a major role in establishing a peaceful, just and inclusive society, as well as in ensuring effective support for victims of religious violence, combating mistrust, fear and violent ideology and in bringing people together on the basis of humanity, as the visit of Pope Francis to Iraq reminds us. That peacebuilding is a collective endeavor necessary not only to address the legacy of the past, but also to prevent further violence in the future. From this standpoint, there is nothing more powerful than embracing and respecting and appreciating diversity and a commitment to building a common and prosperous future free from hatred and discrimination in all its forms.

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52 minutes ago, yota691 said:

Please stay on Topic...Plenty of threads in the Off Topic section  that you can discuss mask. This thread is about the Pope visits to Iraq...

Thank you YOTA!!! I highly appreciate you bringing these articles to the DV Fam. 
 

Things are moving quickly. This visit from the pope, is very telling on where Iraq is coming into play in this hour of history. Their limelight is about to show to the world, and their growth will blow many away. Babylon is about to emerge again and take the world stage. 

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14 hours ago, Laid Back said:

Iraq is on the brink of economic recovery”

Statement from Prime Minister Financial advisor 

 

“We will witness the opening of Iraq to the world significantly."

Statement from British ambassador 

 

From the IMF
In view of the corrective measures implemented by Iraq, the Executive Board decided not to require any further remedial action in connection with the breach of obligations under Article VIII, Section 5.”.. meaning they provided all the necessary information required by the IMF

 

The Pope visiting Iraq is clear sign of security, stability and peace.

 

Plus all the latest news about, foreign currency reserves, credit rating, WTO ascension, HCL, exchange rate, deleting 000, trade agreements,

e-government, a new Banking system, root out corruption from daily auctions and many more positive news.!

 

Iraq is moving fast to an open market economy with an international recognized currency 

 

Its Coming 

 

Go RV


💯 percent agree with you LaidBack!!!

 

Time is moving quickly and the world is being prepped. 

 

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3 hours ago, NEPatriotsFan1 said:

I heard you have to go to Reno, to be in the first tier.... when pope goes to Reno, then you can get excited 😝 


I’m reliably informed Zurich is the Popes point of destination for 1st Tier Big Knobs - besides, he’s not overly fond of air flight: he prefers heading down the highway in the Pope Mobile jamming to Steppenwolf & the Doors - this of course is most reliable news as it comes from my deep source I’m pledged never to reveal inside the Vatican.

Guru Horsesoldier :lol: 

 

..... talk about a load of :bs:

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Found the link.

 

I like the sound of this! Translator needed

 

Politician: The Pope's visit to Iraq restored the country to its international status The Pope in Iraq
https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/البابا-في-العراق/375012/سياسي-زيارة-بابا-الفاتيكان-إلى-العراق-أعادت-للبلاد

 

 

Politician: The Pope's visit to Iraq restored the country to its international status

2021-03-07 | 10:23
Politician: The Pope's visit to Iraq restored the country to its international status
 
 
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Political analyst Hashem Al-Shamaa confirmed, today, Sunday, that the visit of the Pope of the Vatican to Iraq has restored the country to its international status.

Al-Shamaa said during his speech to Al-Sumaria, "The Pope's visit has restored its international status to Iraq, and the global interest in the political, economic and cultural importance of Iraq, and it will open the horizons of the wide pilgrimage from the world to Ur."

He stressed the need to "exploit these dimensions in a manner that suits the country's interest at all levels, especially with regard to infrastructure development."
 

He pointed out that "what disturbs the atmosphere in Iraq are the differences of political figures who are trying to insert components into their power struggles."
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11 hours ago, Longtimelurker said:

Found the link.

 

I like the sound of this! Translator needed

 

Politician: The Pope's visit to Iraq restored the country to its international status The Pope in Iraq
https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/البابا-في-العراق/375012/سياسي-زيارة-بابا-الفاتيكان-إلى-العراق-أعادت-للبلاد

 

 

Politician: The Pope's visit to Iraq restored the country to its international status

2021-03-07 | 10:23
Politician: The Pope's visit to Iraq restored the country to its international status
 
 
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Political analyst Hashem Al-Shamaa confirmed, today, Sunday, that the visit of the Pope of the Vatican to Iraq has restored the country to its international status.

Al-Shamaa said during his speech to Al-Sumaria, "The Pope's visit has restored its international status to Iraq, and the global interest in the political, economic and cultural importance of Iraq, and it will open the horizons of the wide pilgrimage from the world to Ur."

He stressed the need to "exploit these dimensions in a manner that suits the country's interest at all levels, especially with regard to infrastructure development."
 

He pointed out that "what disturbs the atmosphere in Iraq are the differences of political figures who are trying to insert components into their power struggles."

Thank you for the translation Yota!

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Politicians praise the success of the Pope's visit to Iraq

 
 Baghdad: Hoda Al-Azzawi 
 
Politicians and MPs see that the visit of Pope Francis is evidence that Iraq is "the kiss of religions, and while they praised its success at all levels and the accuracy of the organization and reception, they expected that it would give an incentive to the political forces to organize ranks and move towards building and reconstruction." In light of the security situation that Iraq is going through, "a courage that bears great meanings within it, and its features became clear in the hearts of the Iraqis when he visited the reference in Najaf," indicating that it is a message to the Iraqis to live in peace and to the politicians to forget the differences.
He told Al-Sabah: “The visit was historic.” While MP Muthanna Amin explained to Al-Sabah, “The visit of the Pope of the Vatican to Christians in Iraq, holy sites and the city of Ur is nothing but contact with the Iraqi people after long suffering with pain, wounds, killing and terrorism, and it also carries a humanitarian message from Christians in the world to Iraq that they pray for The people want Iraq to be free of terrorism. "
In turn, a member of the House of Representatives, Amjad Al-Oqabi, told Al-Sabah, "This visit will give an incentive and impetus to the political forces to organize their ranks and move towards the real compass index for the sake of building and rebuilding Iraq," noting that "the Pope's speech focused on living in peace and security in these difficult circumstances." ". He pointed out that it is "a message of peace and love to all the world that Iraq is a land that needs sober work." A member of the National Approach Bloc Muhannad Al-Attabi explained to Al-Sabah that " Al-Uqabi pointed out that "the sacrifices of Iraqis and their victories against terrorism were not transient sacrifices of the wise ones, as the Iraqis have defended the world on behalf ... and the whole world owes these sacrifices, and the Pope's visit was polarized by the honor of Iraq and the Iraqis and the purity of our pure land and the steadfastness of our great people." As for the spokesman for the High Commission for Human Rights, Ali Al-Bayati, he told Al-Sabah: “The visit expressed the importance of Iraq and its position in the world as a home to the ancient civilizations that are the foundations of building civil life and human rights throughout history and the starting point of the dialogue of civilizations and religions and making it an alternative to extremism and racism that was the cause Wars, tragedies and disasters that have afflicted our peoples and countries for decades. "
Al-Bayati hopes that "the visit will contribute to conveying the effects of the recurrent disasters and tragedies that have passed through Iraq, which affected the Iraqi people, construction and urbanization, and affected civilizations a lot, and were caused by extremism and the atonement of the other, as the international community contributed in one way and another to its permanence." He pointed out that "attracting the most important monotheistic religions is an opportunity to send messages of peace to the whole world and end the stage of wars and disasters."
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Pope Francis: My prayers for this beloved country

 
 Baghdad: Muhammad Al-Ansari
 
“Now, the moment of return to Rome is approaching, but Iraq will always remain with me and in my heart, I assure you of my prayers for this beloved country.” With these words the Pope of the Vatican bade farewell to the land of Mesopotamia and its good ancient people, after his historic visit to the country that lasted 3 days .
Yesterday, Monday, the 33rd Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis outside the Italian lands, which led him to Iraq, was concluded. Pope Francis left Iraq, but confirmed that he carries this country in his heart, and the papal plane took off at about ten o'clock in the morning on Monday, Baghdad time, after the farewell ceremony took place on the grounds of an airport. Baghdad International. The Pope was seen off at the airport by President Barham Salih and his wife, as well as the staff of the Iraqi government.
After the papal plane took off, President Barham Salih left a tweet on Twitter in which he said: “We bade farewell to His Holiness, Pope Francis, after he was a dear guest for three bright days in Baghdad, Najaf, Ur, Nineveh and Erbil.” He described the visit as “a great humanitarian message of solidarity with our country, which Decades of violence and conflict exhausted him. ”
As for the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, he delivered a televised speech in which he said: “With all grace and appreciation the people of Iraq bid farewell to His Holiness, Pope Francis with the same love, generosity and human authenticity he received.” My country was to make its noble objectives a success. It represented a bright spot that embodied the essence of our loving, honest, civilized people, who believed in the values of justice and peace.
And Al-Kazemi said, “The message of His Holiness the Pope has reached all parts of the world while he is wandering a heart full of hope in the beloved cities of Iraq, and the message of our people has reached all the peoples of the earth to say: (We, the people of Iraq, the people of history and civilization, we have suffered many wars, and blood has spilled on our land. Until I died, and death spread its black shadow in our homes for decades, and the ravages of weapons, corruption, terror and hatred ravaged our lands, but our authentic metal did not rust, because the spirit of life, love of peace and adherence to human values did not rust. ''
He added, “Iraq is a message of humanity and peace, and Iraq is the crown of tolerance, and Baghdad is the city of peace and the platform of the intellectual movement,” stressing that “Iraq is facing a real opportunity to restore its historical role in the region and the world despite all obstacles and challenges,” calling for a comprehensive (national dialogue).
At the end of his speech, Al-Kazemi thanked "His Holiness, the Pope, who loved Iraq and the people of Iraq, and touched the goodness, depth and authenticity of this great and powerful people in its diversity."
Returning to the words of the Pope, which he delivered at the end of the Divine Liturgy that he presided at the “Franso Hariri” stadium in Erbil yesterday evening, on the third day of his visit, his Holiness addressed a speech in which he said: “Here many of them shed their blood on this land, our souls. In the same sky, and from there they ask us to walk together without hesitation towards the fullness of unity.
He added, «In these days I spent with you, I heard the voices and the severity of the pain, but also heard voices in which hope and consolation, and thanks largely to the work of the good that did not know the tireless and boredom, done by the religious institutions of all denominations, The credit also goes to your local churches and the various charitable organizations that assist the people of this country in their work on reconstruction and social revival.
And Pope Francis said: “Now, the moment has drawn close to the return to Rome. But Iraq will always be with me and in my heart. I ask all of you, dear brothers and sisters, to work unitedly for a future peace and prosperity that does not neglect anyone, nor will anyone be left behind. I assure you of my prayers for this beloved country, and I pray in particular, even cooperate together members of different religious groups, with all men and women of good will, in order to consolidate the ties of brotherhood and solidarity in the public good service and peace, peace, peace, peace. Thank you, God bless you all, God bless Iraq, God be with you ». As the Pope of the Vatican said in a tweet on «Twitter»: «Today I can see and touch the hand that the church in Iraq is alive and that Christ is alive and working in his holy and believing people».
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Pope Francis at the Interfaith Meeting in Ur: Everything began here ... Let our presence be a sign of blessing and hope for Iraq

 
 
Nasiriyah / Al-Sabah
 
"Al-Sabah" newspaper publishes Pope Francis I's speech at the interfaith meeting in the ancient city of Ur.
 
The following is the text of the word: 
 
 
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This blessed place is the place of origins and springs. This is where God's work began and our religions were born. And here, where our father Ibrahim lived, it seems as if we are going home. Here Abraham heard the call of God, and from here set out on a journey that changed history. We are the fruit of that vocation and that journey. God said to Abraham: Look at the sky and count the stars (cf. Gen 15: 5). In those stars Abraham saw the promise of his seed, he had seen us. Today, we, Jews, Christians and Muslims, along with our brothers and sisters from other religions, honor our father Abraham and do something like him: we look at the people of God.
1. We look at the sky. We see the same sky after thousands of years, and we see the same stars. They light up the darkest nights because they light up together. Thus, Heaven gives us the message of union: The Most High God calls us, from above, to never separate from the brother residing beside us. God the Almighty pushes us towards our brother, who is different from us. If we want to preserve brotherhood among us, we cannot change our gaze from the sky. We, the descendants of Abraham and the representatives of the various religions, first of all feel that we bear this responsibility: to help our brothers and sisters. We all need that, because we alone are not sufficient for ourselves. Man is not omnipotent, nor is he able to live alone. If God takes away from His life, He culminates in the worship of earthly matters. However, the good things of the world, which cause many to forget God and others, are not the reason for our journey on earth. We raise our eyes to the heavens, so that we may be exalted above the world of vanities, and we serve God so that we can come out of the bondage of the ego, because God prompts us to love. This is true religiosity: that we worship God and love our neighbor. In today's world, which most often forgets God the Most High, or presents a distorted picture about Him, the Most High, the believers are called to testify to His righteousness. We raise our eyes to the heavens, so that we may be exalted above the world of vanities, and we serve God so that we can come out of the bondage of the ego, because God prompts us to love. This is true religiosity: that we worship God and love our neighbor. In today's world, which most often forgets God the Most High, or presents a distorted picture about Him, the Most High, the believers are called to testify to His righteousness. We raise our eyes to the heavens, so that we may be exalted above the world of vanities, and we serve God so that we can come out of the bondage of the ego, because God prompts us to love. This is true religiosity: that we worship God and love our neighbor. In today's world, which most often forgets God the Most High, or presents a distorted picture about Him, the Most High, the believers are called to testify to His righteousness.
It is from this place that faith springs from the land of our father Abraham. We affirm that God is merciful, and that the greatest insult and blasphemy is to defile His holy name by hatred of our brothers. Hostility, extremism and violence do not originate from a religious soul: Rather, all of this is betrayal of religion. We, the believers, cannot be silent when terrorism offends religion. Rather, we must eliminate the misunderstanding. We do not allow the light of the sky to be covered in hate clouds! There were thick, over this country, clouds of terror, war and dark violence. All ethnic and religious groups suffered from it. I would like to mention, in particular, the Yazidis, who wept for the death of many of them, and saw thousands of women, girls and children kidnapped and sold as slaves, they have been subjected to physical violence and religious apostasy forced. We pray today for those who have endured this pain, and who are still missing and abducted until they return to their homes soon. We pray for the respect and recognition of freedom of conscience and religious freedom everywhere: they are fundamental rights, because they make a person free to contemplate the sky.
When terror invaded the north of this beloved country, it brutally destroyed part of its valuable religious heritage, including churches, monasteries, and the places of worship for the community. But even in those dark moments, the stars shone bright. I think of young Muslim volunteers in Mosul, who helped in the restoration of churches and monasteries, and built friendships brotherhood on the ruins of hatred, and I think of Christians and Muslims, who together today renovating mosques and churches. Professor Ali Chijeel spoke to us about the pilgrims returning to this city. Pilgrimage to sacred places is important: it is the most beautiful sign of longing for the sky while we are on earth. That is why the love of sacred places and preserving them is an existential necessity, remembering our father Abraham, who set up massacres for God in various places. May our father Abraham help us to make the holy places for each one of us an oasis of peace and a place for everyone to meet! He, through his faithfulness to God, became a blessing for all peoples (cf. Gen 12: 3). Let our presence here today be a sign of blessing and hope for Iraq, the Middle East, and the whole world. The sky does not tire the earth: God loves all his children and all peoples. We, too, never tire of looking at the sky, or looking at these stars, which saw and saw our father Abraham in his time. 8; 13, 18; 22, 9). May our father Abraham help us to make the holy places for each one of us an oasis of peace and a place for everyone to meet! He, through his faithfulness to God, became a blessing for all peoples (cf. Gen 12: 3). Let our presence here today be a sign of blessing and hope for Iraq, the Middle East, and the whole world. Heaven does not tire the earth: God loves all his children and all peoples. We, too, never tire of looking at the sky, or looking at these stars, which saw and saw our father Abraham in his time. 8; 13, 18; 22, 9). May our father Abraham help us to make the holy places for each one of us an oasis of peace and a place for everyone to meet! He, through his faithfulness to God, became a blessing for all peoples (cf. Gen 12: 3). Let our presence here today be a sign of blessing and hope for Iraq, the Middle East, and the whole world. Heaven does not tire the earth: God loves all his children and all peoples. We, too, never tire of looking at the sky, or looking at these stars, which saw and saw our father Abraham in his time. Let our presence here today be a sign of blessing and hope for Iraq, the Middle East, and the whole world. Heaven does not tire the earth: God loves all his children and all peoples. We, too, never tire of looking at the sky, or looking at these stars, which saw and saw our father Abraham in his time. Let our presence here today be a sign of blessing and hope for Iraq, the Middle East, and the whole world. Heaven does not tire the earth: God loves all his children and all peoples. We, too, never tire of looking at the sky, or looking at these stars, which saw and saw our father Abraham in his time.
2. We walk on the ground. Looking at the sky did not keep Abraham's eyes from the earth, but encouraged him to walk on the earth, and to embark on a journey that included all of their descendants. However, everything that began here, from here, was brought out by God “from Ur” (cf. Gen 15,7). His journey was an outing, and there were sacrifices: He had to leave the land, the house, and relatives. However, by abandoning his family, he became the father of a family of many peoples. Something similar also happens to us: in our journey, we are also invited to leave the links and relationships we close in our groups, Vtmanana that welcome the love of God's infinite, and see the other brothers. Yes, we need to get out of ourselves, because we need each other. The pandemic has made us understand that “no one is saved alone” (Encyclical Epistle, Fratelli tutti, 54). However, it always brings us back to experience, to set the spaces between us and others. The principle that “everyone should deliver by himself” becomes urgent: “everyone is against all,” and that is worse than the pandemic (cf. ibid., 36). In the storms we are passing through, our isolation will not save us, nor will the race to armament and build walls. It increases our distance from one another, and increases our anger and hatred. The worship of money, which closes our souls and plunges us into a deep chasm of inequality in which humankind plunges, will not save us. Consumption that narrows the mind and paralyzes the heart will not save us. (Pontifical General Epistle, Fratelli tutti, 54). However, it always brings us back to experience, to set the spaces between us and others. The principle that “everyone should deliver by himself” becomes urgent: “everyone is against all,” and that is worse than the pandemic (cf. ibid., 36). In the storms we are passing through, our isolation will not save us, nor will the race to armament and build walls. It increases our distance from one another, and increases our anger and hatred. The worship of money, which closes our souls and plunges us into a deep chasm of inequality in which humankind plunges, will not save us. Consumption that narrows the mind and paralyzes the heart will not save us. (Pontifical General Epistle, Fratelli tutti, 54). However, it always brings us back to experience, to set the spaces between us and others. The principle that “everyone should deliver by himself” becomes urgent: “everyone is against all,” and that is worse than the pandemic (cf. ibid., 36). In the storms we are passing through, our isolation will not save us, nor will the race to armament and build walls. It increases our distance from one another, and increases our anger and hatred. The worship of money, which closes our souls and plunges us into a deep chasm of inequality in which humankind plunges, will not save us. Consumption that narrows the mind and paralyzes the heart will not save us. The principle that “everyone should deliver by himself” becomes urgent: “everyone is against all,” and that is worse than the pandemic (cf. ibid., 36). In the storms we are passing through, our isolation will not save us, nor will the race to armament and build walls. It increases our distance from one another, and increases our anger and hatred. The worship of money, which closes our souls and plunges us into a deep chasm of inequality in which humankind plunges, will not save us. Consumption that narrows the mind and paralyzes the heart will not save us. The principle that “everyone should deliver by himself” becomes urgent: “everyone is against all,” and that is worse than the pandemic (cf. ibid., 36). In the storms we are passing through, our isolation will not save us, nor will the race to armament and build walls. It increases our distance from one another, and increases our anger and hatred. The worship of money, which closes our souls and plunges us into a deep chasm of inequality in which humankind plunges, will not save us. Consumption that narrows the mind and paralyzes the heart will not save us. In the storms we are passing through, our isolation will not save us, nor will the race to armament and build walls. It increases our distance from one another, and increases our anger and hatred. The worship of money, which closes our souls and plunges us into a deep chasm of inequality in which humankind plunges, will not save us. Consumption that narrows the mind and paralyzes the heart will not save us. In the storms we are passing through, our isolation will not save us, nor will the race to armament and build walls. It increases our distance from one another, and increases our anger and hatred. The worship of money, which closes our souls and plunges us into a deep chasm of inequality in which humankind plunges, will not save us. Consumption that narrows the mind and paralyzes the heart will not save us.
The way that the sky points to for us to walk is another path. It is the way of peace. And he asks us, especially in the storm, to strive together in the same direction. While we all suffer from a pandemic, and while the conflicts here cause much misery, it is not appropriate for someone to care about his own affairs. There will be no peace without the participation and acceptance of all by all, and without justice that guarantees equality and prosperity for all, starting with the vulnerable. There will be no peace without peoples reaching out to other peoples. Peace will not be. We still consider others to be others, and not "we", as part of us. It will not be peace as long as alliances are established against somebody, because the alliances of some against each other only increase divisions. Peace does not contain conquerors and victors, but rather brothers and sisters who walk from conflict to loneliness, despite the misunderstanding and the wounds of the past. Let us pray and ask this peace for all of the Middle East, and think in particular of the tormented, neighboring Syria.
Our father Ibrahim was a prophet of the Most High, and he is the one who brings us together today. An ancient prophecy says that the people “will strike at plowshares with their swords, and their spears into pruning spears” (Is 2: 4). This prophecy was not fulfilled. Rather, swords and spears became rockets and bombs. From where can the road to peace begin? By working to not be an enemy. He who has the courage to look at the stars, and he who believes in God has no enemies to fight them. He has only one enemy. He stands at the door of the heart and knocks and wants to enter: it is enmity. Some strive to be enemies, more than they strive to have friends, and many seek their own interests at the expense of others. Except that he who looks at the stars and promises, and who follows the paths of God, cannot be an enemy of anyone, rather he is for the sake of all. It cannot justify any form of domination, injustice and abuse, and it cannot attack anyone.
Dear friends, is all possible? We are encouraged by our father Abraham, who knew how to beg without hope (Rom 4:18). Throughout history, we have often endeavored to achieve earthly goals only, and each of us has walked on his own, but with his help we can turn around. We, humanity today, and before everything, we believers of all religions, must turn tools of hatred into tools of peace. We must vigorously urge those responsible for the peoples, so that they change the increasing proliferation of weapons by distributing food to all. We must silence the reciprocal accusations, let us allow the screams of the oppressed and those who are deported to be heard on this planet: many of them are the blemish and the blemish and the blemish. We must shine the spotlight on the suspicious maneuvers that revolve around money, and we firmly demand that money not always go to nourish the semblance of money. We must guard our common home from our destructive intentions. We, to remind the world that human life is worth including, not including own, and that the life of the fetus, the elderly, immigrants, men and women of every color and nationality, are always sacred, worth, like everyone's life! We must have the courage to raise our eyes and look at the stars, the stars of the promise, the stars that saw our father Abraham.
Abraham's journey was a blessing of peace. But it was not easy: he had to face unforeseen battles and events. We are in front of us is also a bumpy road, and we need, like our father Abraham, to take concrete steps, and Nhj towards the other until we discover his face, and to share our memories, looks and moments of silence, stories and experiences. The testimony of Messrs. David and Hassan, a Christian and a Muslim, touched me. They studied and worked together and were not frustrated by differences. Together they built the future, and discovered that they were brothers. In order to move forward, we also need to do something good and work together. This is the way, especially for young people who cannot see their dreams shattered by past struggles! It is necessary to bring them up in order to look at the stars. This is really urgent, because it is the most effective vaccine for reaching a peaceful tomorrow. Because you, dear youth, are our present and our future!
Only with others can the wounds of the past be healed. Mrs. Rafah spoke of the example of Naji Al-Boutouli, of the Sabean Mandaeans, who lost his life trying to save the family of his Muslim neighbor. How many people here, in the silence and indifference of the world, began their journeys of brotherhood! Mrs. Rafah also spoke to us about the unspeakable suffering of the war, which forced many to leave their homes and homes in search of their homes. Thank you, Rafah, for sharing with us your firm will to stay here in the land of your fathers. Many did not succeed and were forced to flee. May they find a cordial welcome that weak and wounded people deserve.
Specifically, through good hospitality, which is a distinctive feature of this country, Abraham received the visit of God, and God bestowed upon him a son with no expectation. (Cf. Gen 18: 1-10). We, the brothers and sisters of different faiths, we met here today, in our house, and here, together, we want to commit ourselves in order to achieve the dream of God: that the human family become a hospitable welcome to all their children. And when we look together at the sky itself, we walk in peace on the same earth.
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I think Kazemi is doing a good job but he gets mired in the clay occasionally.  It's easy to do when you are in the midst of the battle every day.  It's easy to get discouraged and only see things one way.  I think the pope brought a new outside perspective and some hope that things won't always be like this.  We saw this with Kazemi after he came to the US.  He went home and was on fire because he had a new perspective.  He accomplished several things after that visit. The pope seems to have given that new perspective to a lot of the leaders in Iraq.  I hope this visit from the pope gives them enough fire to get the things done that need to be done.  Kazemi is fighting a huge uphill battle with corruption that has been imbedded in the thinking of his people for generations.  I am glad he has those times of refreshing like his visit to the US and now the visit from the pope.  The difference is that only Kazemi came to the US, but the pope went to Iraq and got to share his perspective with all the leaders.  Maybe this has all been planned out from the beginning.  Just maybe there is a plan in place to get this done, but it has to be done according to their plan, not our plan.  😃  We simply get to profit from their plan. 

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