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Depresión intencionada

El Líbano se encuentra actualmente en el punto más bajo de su historia. Incluso teniendo en cuenta los 15 años de guerra civil, que causó innumerables muertes y daños económicos y materiales, el país tiene actualmente una de las peores economías del mundo. La explosión de Beirut, que se convirtió en una de las más destructivas del planeta Tierra, dejó claro que algo va realmente mal en el país. En consecuencia, se utilizó entonces el término «depresión intencionada» para describir la situación libanesa: Definitivamente, alguien está haciendo esto a propósito.

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Rome, Prayers and an Overpowered People

Today I will write about Lebanon, not because it is my homeland, but because what the Lebanese are living, and suffering has exceeded all expectations and all science fiction. If any country goes through the same occurrences that Lebanon is going through, everyone will have the duty to write about it.

There are five million hostages in Lebanon, a large part of whom idolizes their tormentors.

In Lebanon there is hunger, poverty, misery, oppression, favoritism, political feudalism, impetrating religion in politics, and disregarding the conditions of the country and its people.

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Deliberate Depression

Lebanon is currently at its lowest point in history. Even when taking into account the 15-year civil war, which had inflicted countless deaths and economic and material damage, the country currently has one of the worst economies in the world. The Beirut Blast and it becoming one of the most destructive explosions on planet Earth, made it clear that something is really wrong with the country. Consequently, the term “Deliberate Depression” was then used to describe the Lebanese situation: Someone is definitely doing this on purpose.

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MECC calls for unity in prayer with Pope Francis on Lebanon's intention

Press release

Beirut, 30 June 2021

Hours before the meeting of prayer and meditation for Lebanon to be held tomorrow in the Vatican and for which His Holiness Pope Francis called the Heads of churches in Lebanon, the Middle East Council of Churches calls for unity in prayer with the fathers gathered on the intention of the Homeland of the Cedars, which is today as if it was under the cross, struggling to survive in the face of economic financial, security, political, social, health, educational crises...

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An Ecumenical Calendar Issued by the Middle East Council of Churches

An Ecumenical Calendar prepared by the Communication and Public Relations Department at the Middle East Council of Churches is now issued, and includes the Ecclesiastical and Liturgical feasts of the various families of Churches in the Middle East. In addition to international days identified by the United Nations, and which are related to the MECC identity and its spiritual and human mission.

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On the Commemoration of Saints Peter and Paul, Leaders of the Apostles

The joy of Christians in Syria Is Renewed

The monastery of the vision of Saint Paul the Patriarchal Apostle in Tell Kawkab, in the countryside of Damascus, witnessed the visit of the sons of the Antiochene See to celebrate the apostles Peter and Paul, founders of the Antiochene See.

His Eminence Metropolitan of Mexico Ignatius (Simon) presided over the commemoration prayer that was attended by His Eminence Archbishop of Argentina Jacob (El-Khoury), Bishops Moussa El-Khoury, Ephraim Maalouli, Yohanna Batsh, a group of priests and deacons, a number of officials and a large group of believers.

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The Church Celebrates Its Founders Saints Peter and Paul

“… Upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18)

The commemoration of Saints Peter and Paul is a special date in the history of the Church and the consolidation of Christianity over the decades. The Orthodox and Catholic Churches celebrate their commemoration on June 29 of each year, and believers ask for their intercession to Christ to grant peace to the world and mercy to our souls.

They were given many titles: Leaders of the apostles, founders of the Church, first in line for the apostolate sees, and teachers of the world...

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Lebanon: From Bad to Worse and Worst

Report: 16 to 25 June 2021

Mostly all nations covered by this publication have scored positive developments, despite the obstacles they have faced. Even Palestine is receiving the assistance it needs in terms of reconstruction and sustainable development to its economy. However, the case is not the same for Lebanon; it is still in the “deliberate depression” phase whereby there is no signs of relief. Lebanon, the heart of the ME, is sinking and many of its rulers seem content to watch such a spectacle. If international actors do not intervene on a deeper and impartial scale, Lebanon sinking deeper into its problems will have profound socioeconomic and security effects on the whole region.

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El Oriente, la paz y la estabilidad perdida

El Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio ha hecho un llamamiento a los cristianos y a todos los pueblos de este atormentado Oriente para que se unan a las Iglesias católicas para dedicar Oriente a la Sagrada Familia, en una misa que se celebrará el domingo 27 de junio bajo el nombre de «Día de la Paz para Oriente».

La paz, que es la clave de la estabilidad, el progreso y el desarrollo de todos los pueblos, se ha convertido en una meta en sí misma por haber sido inmolada por la civilización moderna.

La paz es un objetivo transitorio, seguido de metas, que hay que alcanzar necesariamente, por todos los medios y cueste los sacrificios que cueste.

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El Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio pide unirse a la Consagración de las Iglesias Católicas del Oriente a la Sagrada Familia

Porque la bendición de la paz es lo que más necesita este Oriente y su gente, junto con el histórico encuentro al que Su Santidad el Papa Francisco ha convocado para los jefes de las iglesias cristianas del Oriente el próximo primero de julio, el Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio, invita a celebrar la Misa del «Día de la Paz para Oriente y su consagración a la Sagrada familia», el domingo 27 de junio, a las 10:00 horas. Esta invitación responde al llamado del Consejo de Patriarcas Católicos del Oriente y en apoyo a la nueva iniciativa lanzada por el Comité Episcopal «Justicia y Paz» emanado del Consejo de Patriarcas y Obispos Católicos del Líbano, con la bendición de Su Santidad el Papa Francisco.

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Paul Naggear: Del desastre de la explosión de Beirut a la esperanza del cambio

El 21 de junio, muchas familias —padres e hijos— se reúnen para celebrar el día del padre. Este año, sin embargo, fue diferente para Paul Naggear; su hija de 3 años murió en la explosión del 4 de agosto. Después de perder a su hija Alexandra, Paul Naggear se comprometió a enfrentarse al gobierno en cada oportunidad. Por ello, se unió a varias manifestaciones en innumerables ocasiones, protestando contra la conducta de un gobierno descuidado y corrupto. Le arrebataron la vida de su hija y la inútil investigación siguió arrojando hechos conocidos que todos los medios de comunicación llevan meses divulgando.

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El sector sanitario libanés va cuesta abajo

En los últimos y difíciles días, los ciudadanos libaneses se despertaron con una buena noticia sanitaria sobre las medidas contra el Coronavirus: la Unión Europea incluyó al Líbano en la lista blanca, lo que significa que los residentes del país ya pueden realizar viajes no esenciales a los Estados miembros de la Unión Europea sin imponer a los viajeros las medidas de marzo de 2020. Sin embargo, este rayo de esperanza llegó en tiempos de crisis cada vez más profundas que derrumbaron al sector médico y de la salud y lo golpearon hasta la médula, ¿y los ciudadanos? ¿Pueden soportar más golpes?

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Actividades para devolver la sonrisa perdida a niños y madres

Debido a la presión diaria y al deterioro de las condiciones de vida en el Líbano, los ciudadanos libaneses y los residentes extranjeros, especialmente las mujeres y los niños, han olvidado cómo ser felices y tener esperanza. Buscan una ventana para aliviar su desesperación y ansiedad. El Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio, a través de su Departamento de Diakonia, trató de reavivar la felicidad en sus corazones mediante actividades educativas y artísticas.

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