Hope despite crises: Caritas president calls for solidarity

Hope despite crises: Caritas president calls for solidarity

In a moving Christmas podcast, Michael Landau, President of Caritas Europe, found strong words: "We should not be guided by our fears, but by hope." This message, which was published on the official side of the Catholic Church in Austria, highlights the urgency not to lose hope even in times of crisis. Landau is reminiscent of the fact that the current upheaval in the world is a challenge, but also a way to become active and to do something positive. His appeal is not only aimed at the Austrians to work for the people in Ukraine and other crisis areas, but also for those who suffer from financial burdens in their own country.

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During a visit to a Caritas team in Ukraine, direct help for the needy was visible: the focus of the work is the focus of work kitchens and child protection centers. Landau emphasizes that these help make a fundamental difference and, above all, bring hope - a valuable resource in times of need. In a similar mood, the Evangelical Bishop Michael Chalupka in his Christmas podcast commented: The birth of Jesus symbolizes hope for the weak and victims of violence, a strong sign in these difficult times.

CHALUPKA referred to the biblical figure Maria, the consolation and hope of the book of the Prophet Isaiah. He appeals that many people speak similar prayers today: for peace and the end of violence. His urgent call to reflect on Christmas and the decision to actively perform hope work in the coming year is a common concern of Landau and Chalupka. This makes it clear that despite all the challenges that has in 2024, there is a common vision - the light of hope by the actions of the people shine brightly. Information about this can be found at kathpress.at and krone. .