Christmas: Bishop Wiesemann calls for silence and peace!

Christmas: Bishop Wiesemann calls for silence and peace!

During the contemplative time of Christmas, the bishops in Germany bring a clear message of hope and peace. Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann from Speyer describes Christmas as an “antidote” in a world marked by violence. In his Christmas sermon he expressed “silent, helpless anger” and “silent pain” about the current situation in Magdeburg and appealed for respectful dialogue and mutual understanding. He emphasized that true humanity and peace can thrive in silence, especially during the Christmas season. This silence is not only an escape from the hustle and bustle, but also an expression of God's love, which appeals to all people n-tv.de reported.

A call for repentance and reconciliation

In addition, other German bishops expressed their thoughts on the challenges of the current world situation. The Berlin Archbishop Heiner Koch stated that God's love remains despite human illusions and does not fail even in difficult times. Bishop Heinrich Timmerevers called for investing in love and recalled that repentance and reconciliation are fundamental Christmas wishes, especially in light of violence in Ukraine and the Middle East. He encouraged discovering miracles in everyday life and positively surprising others through small gestures. This was also supported by Erfurt Bishop Ulrich Neymeyr, who recalled that great changes often begin in the inconspicuous arrival of Christ, such as katholisch.de turned out.

Magdeburg Bishop Gerhard Feige addressed the topic of peace and emphasized that real peace requires active peacemakers. He maintained that it takes more than just good intentions to achieve peace; it is also necessary to stand bravely against evil. In a time often marked by hatred and tragedy, courage and perseverance are essential to defend human dignity.