the blood of martyrs
E ' was murdered in Pakistan is the only Catholic minister of the government of that country, hated by Muslims because it proposed the repeal or softening of the infamous law on "blasphemy", which makes life impossible for Christians in the country because their own there, praying, practicing the Faith is blasphemous in the eyes of Moslems. The assassins almost certainly at risk, if it ever were discovered, the fate of their colleagues killed six Egyptian Copts were leaving Mass: the courts of the 'secular' Egypt who have just acquitted .
Here is the poignant testament to this new martyr.
"I the My name is Shahbaz Bhatti. I was born into a Catholic family. My father, a retired teacher, and my mother, housewife, I was educated according to Christian values \u200b\u200band teachings of Bible, which have influenced my childhood.
As a child I used to go to church and find much inspiration in the teachings, sacrifice, and crucifixion of Jesus was the love of Jesus that led me to offer my services to the Church. The appalling conditions in which the Christians of Pakistan upset me. I remember one Good Friday when I was only thirteen years old I heard a sermon on Jesus' sacrifice for our redemption and the salvation of the world. And I thought to correspond to that his love by giving love to our brothers and sisters and to join in the service of Christians, especially the poor, the needy and the persecuted who live in this Islamic country.
I was asked to put an end to my battle, but I always refused, even at the risk of my life. Lamia answer is always the same. I do not want popularity, I do not want positions of power. I just want a place at the feet of Jesus I want my life, my character, my actions speak for me and say that I am following Jesus Christ. This desire is so strong in me that I consider myself privileged if - in my combative effort to help the needy, the poor, the persecuted Christians in Pakistan - Jesus would accept the sacrifice of my life.
I want to live for Christ and for Him I die. I feel no fear in this country. Many times the extremists wanted to kill, imprison, and I have threatened, persecuted and terrorized my family. I say that as long as I live, until my last breath, I will continue to serve Jesus and this poor, suffering humanity, Christians, the needy and the poor.
I believe that Christians throughout the world who have reached out to Muslims affected by the tragic earthquake of 2005 have built bridges of solidarity, love, understanding, cooperation and tolerance between the two religions. If these efforts are still convinced that we will win the hearts and minds of the extremists. This will produce a positive change: the people do not hate, not kill in the name of religion, but they will love each other, bringing harmony, to cultivate peace and understanding in this region.
I think the needy, the poor, orphans irrespective of their religion should be regarded primarily as human beings. I think those people are part of my body in Christ who are persecuted and needy part of the body of Christ. If we carry out this mission, then we will be earned a place at Jesus 'feet and I can watch it without shame. "
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