On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Servant of God, Father Ezequiel Ramin, Father Rafael Vígolo, a Comboni missionary, shares his testimony of life and vocation and Mariele reads one of the letters from Father Ezequiel Ramin.
Comboni Family in Mission
On this occasion of the 35th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Servant of God, Mgr. Odelir Magri, Comboni Missionary and Bishop of Chapecó-SC, shares his testimony of life and mission and Victor reads one of the letters of Fr. Ezequiel. Together with the Church in Brazil and in the world, we remember the causes that moved the missionary and the Servant of God.
Comboni Family in Mission
In these 35 years of the martyrdom of the Servant of God, Fr. Ezequiel Ramin, Sister Sandra Amado, a Comboni Missionary Sister, shares her testimony of life and vocation and Andressa reads one of Fr. Ezequiel in his letters.
Together with the Church in Brazil and in the world, we remember the causes that moved the missionary and the Servant of God. Today the same causes continue to move society and the Church, especially through the action of Pope Francis. Both the Laudato Si and the Synod for the Amazon, or the meeting of young economists, convened in Assisi, are examples of the current and urgent struggle for justice. Life is a right for all, but a dignified life demands great changes in the system to which, unfortunately, we have become used to.
May Father Ezequiel be an example and an inspiration for us in this difficult time of life: pandemic, confinement, dismantling of rights and public policies. The missionary vocation is a dedication to the service of life, of the human person and of nature. Solidarity is a call for all, but by giving oneself to the mission it is strengthened and becomes a dream and a life project. Ezequiel Ramin, Sister Creusa, Sister Dorothy, Chico Mendes, Father Josimo, with so many martyrs who have fallen by the wayside, help our people to rise up to defend their rights and their lives.
Comboni Family in Mission
This is the second video in the series with testimonies from Fr Ezequiel Ramin who left us the invitation to have big dreams – to dream for humanity! He said: “I am happy when I see someone smiling, when I can help them, when I receive Christ, when I sometimes forget myself for others, when I occupy the day well”.
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“Martyr to the earth and to God’s dream! Remember the 35 years of his martyrdom!”
On 24 July 2020 we will celebrate 35 years of remembrance of the martyrdom of the Servant of God, Fr. Ezekiel Ramin, a Comboni Missionary killed in Rondonia for defending the lives of the indigenous peoples and landless families.
This year it will not be possible to celebrate the pilgrimage of Fr. Ezequiel as we always do in Cacoal/RO and Rondolância/MT, with many people because of the COVID 19.
The COVID at the same time calls us to prudence and solidarity, especially with the most threatened territories, with our beloved Amazonia, the Indigenous Peoples and the native populations. Therefore, we will celebrate this pilgrimage in a different way, involving many more people throughout Brazil.
Throughout the days we will have a programme with various activities that will be transmitted live, always at 8 p.m. (from Brasilia) and through the Comboni-Brazil YouTube channel. There will also be daily videos with testimonies in memory of Fr Ezequiel.
We are together in this pilgrimage of Fr. Ezequiel which will extend throughout Brazil. Let us walk in defence of life! In defence of the Amazon!
Programming:
July 19th at 8 pm. – Missionary Vocation Vigil in memory of Fr. Ezequiel Ramin International Comboni Scholasticate /SP
20 July at 8 p.m. – Conversation round with Don Roque Paloschi, Archbishop of Porto Velho/RO and president of CIMI, with CPT/RO and with Fr. “35 years of the martyrdom of Fr. Ezequiel Ramin: a prophetic witness in defence of the indigenous peoples and landless families”.
TRÍDUO IN MEMORY of Fr. Ezequiel Ramin:
DAY 21/07 – 20h – 1st day of the Triduum (from the Community of Curitiba/PR)
Day 22/07 – 20h – 2nd Triduum day (from Contagem/MG Community)
Day 23/07 – 20h – 3rd day of the Triduum (from the Community of Piquiá/MA)
Day 24/07 – 20h – Eucharistic celebration of thanksgiving by Father Ezekiel Ramin and as a collective commitment in defense of Life. (from the SP Community).
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