Tag: Forgiveness
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Yom Kippur: What Does It Say to Us as Christians in a Time of War?
By Deacon Stephanus Khoury, St. George Greek Catholic Church, Zababdeh, Jenin, September 2026 Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Jewish tradition. It is a day devoted to repentance, fasting, prayer, seeking forgiveness, and atonement for sins. It comes ten days after the Jewish New Year and…
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Palestine and Jesus Christ
By Usama Nicola, Bethlehem, Palestine, January 2026 Jesus Beyond National Labels Jesus Christ stands at the very heart of the Christian faith. His teachings emphasizing love, tolerance, and forgiveness call believers not only to love their neighbors but even their enemies. According to Christian doctrine, these teachings open the door to salvation and reconciliation with…
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Reflection on “Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing of the Palestinians, 1968-1993” by Zachary Foster
Gaza Poster on Street. Photo by Mohammed Abubakr. By Usama Nicola, Bethlehem, Palestine A Call for Decisive Action I begin with a heavy heart, filled with both frustration and urgency. This cycle of suffering and injustice will not end without miracles or decisive and compassionate action from the global community. But such action will only…