As I write, the drama of hostages and Islamic extremists is being followed through TV and social network coverage.
Freedom of expression, liberty to choose one's beliefs and the exhortation to respect other people's choices: these are the big issues of the moment. I would add : how should we define 'blasphemy' ? and the sacredness of life.
God holds life to be sacred. His Son died so we could live. Life and Love. Eternal values.
So what can I wish you for this new year? These events can help us come out of our torpitude, our comfortableness, to emancipate ourselves from relying on other people's interpretations and media summaries. We should be shocked into deciding for ourselves what we believe in and for which values we would stand up for. It is a time in which we Christians can stand firm in our faith in a Sovereign God.
Life is not made of black and white issues, but of a myriad of colours and nuances. We need to be connected to God through the Holy Spirit in order to act, and even think, according to his will.
So may this year be filled with divine responses for each and everyone.
Next post: what Pascal has written for his parishoners after the murders at Charlie Hebdo.
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