December 25, 2022, 4:00 AM
December 25, 2022, 4:00 AM
After a very complicated and confrontational year politically, ecclesiastical leaders, authorities, politicians and civics unite, this Christmas in a message of peace,
unity and reconciliation
Pope Francis pointed out on the eve of Christmas Eve that “at this moment in the history of the world, we are called to feel a greater responsibility to do our part in building peace.”
He added that “this has a special meaning for those of us who live and work in Vatican City. Not because this tiny State, the smallest in the world, has a special weight, not because of that; but because we have like cabeza ymMaster to the Lord Jesus, who calls us to unite our humble daily commitment to his work of reconciliation and peace”, he assured.
The Archbishop of Santa Cruz, René Leigue, in a contact with the program ¡Qué semana!, from EL DEBER Radio, pointed out that after what he experienced this year, especially with the 36-day strike in Santa Cruz “My wish is that this does not happen again, and he insisted that” when there are problems, immediate solutions are sought, and that the only way is through dialogue” to live in “peace and unity” seeking “what unites us, not what divides us” (see attached interview).
Until the close of this edition, at 12:00 on Saturday, December 24, President Luis Arce had not issued his Christmas message.
However, he posted on his social networks: “We have reached the end of a difficult year, a year of tests overcome, in which the unit, the courage, democracy and commitment to the homeland, won. Thank you for that strength, darling and that confidence, dear sisters and Bolivian brothers. Let’s keep going!”
The Governor of Santa Cruz, Luis Fernando Camacho, put in your personal Facebook wall a message that exhorts that:This Christmas let’s give away love and unity.”
The former president and leader of Comunidad Ciudadana, Carlos Mesa, posted on Twitter: “May Christmas, with its message of peace and hope, be the bearer of reunion, generosity and joy in all Bolivian families”.
The president of the Civic Committee pro Santa Cruz, Rómulo Calvo, in a recorded message broadcast on social networks, highlighted: “Christmas is a very special date to get together as a family and share with our loved ones.It is time for love, peace, reconciliation and hope. With great faith we remember the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ; that same faith that keeps us firm in our struggles for better days for Santa Cruz and Bolivia.”
He narrowed: “Unity is our strength and together we will achieve the dream of having a future with hope, democracy and full freedoms for all Bolivians. May love, peace and health reign in your homes.
The vice president of the civic entity, Fernando Larach pointed out that “Christmas is a season of peace, of love, of reconciliation. We finished a 2022 that leaves us lessons learned and will help us to face a 2023 with many challenges”, he stated.
Stello Cochamanidis, the second vice-president of the Committee, pointed out that it was a year of many difficulties, “in which Santa Cruz showed what he is made of and that he will always be firm to defend his rights. This Christmas is special, it must be full of love, hope, forgiving others and remaining firm in our ideals, “he said in the message that ended with” God bless you all.
The mayor of La Paz, Iván Arias, pointed out that “December is the propitious month for forgiveness, reconciliation, hugging and family union. Thanks to mom María and dad José, who brought her son into the world and gave us hope that we can be and look beyond what one can imagine ” and insisted that Christmas “unites us all.”
Former President Evo Morales, leader of the MAS, expressed in his certified Twitter account that “Christmas is brotherhood, solidarity and unity in the family and society. We join our sisters and brothers who celebrate Christmas Eve to remember the birth of Jesus, an example of love and sacrifice. for the humblest. May it be a reunion in peace and fraternity”.
