It may seem strange that Northern Ireland is experiencing troubles again, but I don't think it is a return to the violent days of decades ago. Although a lot of people will think Protestants and Catholics are at it again, the reality is much more complicated and political in nature. Since it is a very sensitive political issue, I will keep this post short by only requesting that we pray for our persecuted Catholic brothers and sisters in Northern Ireland and the Short Strand enclave in which they live. I believe the unionist will never be able to persecute Catholics for a long duration because the internet exposes them and their deeds to the whole world. Yet, the internet can not pray for our persecuted Catholic brothers and sisters, only we can do that. Pray for the peace of Ireland.
Brother, shoot me an email. The one on this sight is kciking back "undelivered." Pax, Brother Rex
ReplyDeleteIt's saddening to know that even though we say we live in the modern time where we are more open and accepting, these things such as persecution still happen. Our sincere prayers to the people of Ireland.
ReplyDeleteThere is a small minority on both sides intent on causing trouble. We should pray for both or for neither.
ReplyDeleteChrist teaches us to pray for those who persecute us, so naturally, we should pray for the unionist, but we must, especially, support and pray for the persecuted, who are, in this case, Catholics.
ReplyDeleteFollowing the departure of the Nuncio and the threat to the seal of the confessional in proposed legislation I suggest we pray for the persecuted Catholics in Eire.
ReplyDeleteI am with you brother
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