Dialogue for peace: Bishop Kohlgraf calls for cooperation
Dialogue for peace: Bishop Kohlgraf calls for cooperation
On May 8, 2025, an ecumenical prayer of peace will be found in Offenbach-St. Paul instead, in which Bishop Kohlgraf also takes part. In his sermon, he emphasizes the essential necessity of a dialogue between men and women to achieve peace. Kohlgraf describes peace as a continuous task that is based on the common good and legal attention. He emphasizes the importance of mutual listening to promote appreciation and understanding.
Kohlgraf clearly formulates that the peace process takes time and patience to seek truth and justice. He urgently warns that contempt for human beings, anti -Semitism and violence should not have a place in a peaceful society. With regard to the current world relationships, he expresses that the messianic hopes are unfortunately not fulfilled, but instead increase upgrading and threats.
political and social contexts
During the prayer, Kohlgraf tells of the hope of two twelve -year -old Bolivians, who, despite difficult conditions, believe in a better future. His impressive words remind you that biblical visions can change people and thus lead to a more peaceful world. Many other clergymen and members of different organizations also took part in the prayer of peace, which underlines the joint character of the event.The musical design is made by the youth choir "Listen Up!" and enriched Olaf Joksch-Weinandy. In a further important step, the choice of Pope Leo XIV was announced in the Vatican, which attracts the attention of many participants. Following prayer, Kohlgraf is available to the media for interviews regarding the new Pope.
peace work and challenges
Pope Francis himself recognized progress in Christian-Jewish dialogue in a recent speech at the French Association "Amitié Judéo-Chrétienne de France". He emphasizes the meaning of the common path and thanks God for this approach. At the same time, he pays attention to a worrying phenomenon: the recurrence of anti -Semitism, especially in Europe. Over 50% of French Jews express concerns about anti -Semitic nuisance or violence.
Francis encourages the continuation of the dialogue, the fraternity and common initiatives to meet the challenges of the current time. The work of the Jewish-Christian friendship association is honored by him as indispensable. This association was founded after the Second World War and has been committed to promoting understanding and respect between Jews and Christians.
The foundation of the Society for Christian-Jewish Cooperation in Berlin (GCJZ) on November 24, 1949 shows the long-term commitment to anti-Semitism and for respectful cooperation based on teaching in history. These teachings contain courage, civil courage and tolerance - values that are more important today than ever to live in a tolerant, free and democratic society.
The diocese of Mainz also plans other events that will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. In this context, it is all the more important that the dialogue is continued internationally and that the companies are actively committed to mutual respect and understanding not only in Germany, but also in other parts of Europe.
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