THE HOLY LAND: THANKS AND REQUESTS FOR THE NEO-CATHECUMENAL, FROM THE CATHOLIC ORDINARIES (2)

” “Another request for the Way, from the Catholic Ordinaries, is that "the Eucharistic celebrations, in all Oriental rites as well as in the Latin rite, must always be presided over by the parish, or, in the case of the Latin rite, in full agreement with him". "Furthermore, we ask you to study the language and the culture of the people in depth, as a sign of respect for them, and as instrument to understand their souls and their history, in the context of the Holy Land: religious, cultura1 and national pluralism. Moreover, in our countries, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, everybody is looking for peace and justice. It is a search that is an integral part of our life as Christians. Every preaching – concluded the heads of the Churches – should guide our believers in the concrete attitudes to be adopted in the different contexts of life, and in the very conflict situation which is going on in Palestine: on one hand, an attitude of forgiveness and love for the enemy, and on the other hand, the needs linked with one’s rights: especially dignity, freedom and justice".” ” ” “