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ST LUCIA
Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries has called on the Christian community and people of good will to join in a day of fasting and prayer for the nation on Friday, July 11 as they reflect on the recent multiple homicides in the country.
“These acts of violence prompt us to examine the state of our society and our values as a Christian community,” the Archbishop said, according to online news source The Voice.
In it, he asserted, “we must vehemently condemn these brutal acts on human life with every fibre of our being. At the same time, we recognise the need for collective responsibility in addressing the decadence of civility in our society, which seems to be losing its moral compass.”
He urged the Christian community to pray for the repose of the souls of the victims and for the consolation of their families in their pain and loss.
“We also pray for an increase in the human attributes that prevent senseless acts of crime and violence, such as: proper parental guidance, good family life, respect for one another, love for the common good, a basic fear of God and the denunciation of every form of evil.”
The Archbishop ended inviting all to work together to cultivate a society worthy of its name “Lucis,” meaning island of light.
“We owe it to our children to provide a place of tranquility and genuine peace. May God lend a helping hand in this time of need,” he said.
