AsiaNews: As it happened to Israel after liberation, “even today’s Christians encounter many difficulties along the way, surrounded by so many spiritual deserts, which cause hope and joy to dry up. There are also serious dangers on the way, which put life at risk: how many fellow Christians today suffer persecution in the name of Jesus! When their blood is shed, even if they belong to a different confession, together they become witnesses of faith, martyrs, united in the bond of baptismal grace.” More here.
