Stern singers bring light into the dark: hope and help for children!
Stern singers bring light into the dark: hope and help for children!
On the Epiphany, January 6, 2025, a solemn mass took place in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral in which Cardinal Christoph Schönborn called on the faithful to walk the path of the starter interluders and not that of the tyrannical king Herod, who defended his power with brutal means. He said that every person bears the joy of finding Jesus, but at the same time is also exposed to the risk of capturing his power out of fear. Schönborn underlined the importance of an open heart and a clear mind to get God close. As an example of greed after power, he referred to the African President Paul Biya from Cameroon, who despite his old age continues to stick to power, which he described as the typical behavior of tyrants. In addition, he emphasized that many conflicts in the world result from the greed of leaders who forget their own mortality. Kathpress.
During the service, the star singers moved into the cathedral, which are currently collecting all over the country for the aid projects of the Epiphany. Cardinal Schönborn emphasized the importance of this action, which started with a small idea 70 years ago. Today, around 85,000 star singers from 3,000 parishes are deployed to fight poverty and need, collecting over 19.3 million euros last year. This year's campaign is under the motto "Child protection and training in Guatemala", where children suffer particularly from poverty and exploitation. Schönborn praised the children and adolescents for their zeal and their commitment and announced that it would accompany a group of star singers on January 6th. Numerous other prominent visits are also planned, including at the People's Representation and EU politicians. So reported katholisch.at.| Details | |
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